Boris Johnson claims Macron used migration to retaliate against Brexit

In his upcoming memoir, Boris Johnson, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, criticizes French President Emmanuel Macron for allegedly using the small boats crisis as a means to retaliate against Britain for Brexit. Johnson claims that Macron has turned a blind eye to the issue of irregular migration across the English Channel, suggesting that the French leader views Brexit as a significant affront to the EU. The relationship between the two leaders was marked by tension, particularly over issues such as fishing rights and the Northern Ireland post-Brexit deal. Johnson expresses his frustration with Macron's approach, stating that he believed the French president was intentionally allowing migrants to cross the Channel to undermine the UK's assertion of regained control over its borders. Despite acknowledging that he and Macron got along personally, Johnson laments that Macron would not hesitate to impose punitive measures on Britain. He recounts a conversation where he proposed a bridge linking the UK and France, only to be met with a firm rejection from Macron. Johnson's memoir reflects on the broader implications of Brexit and the ongoing challenges in UK-France relations, highlighting the complexities of international diplomacy in the wake of significant political changes.