Is France Finally Taking the Channel Migrant Crisis Seriously?

Illegal Channel crossings are becoming a defining issue in France’s next election, with growing pressure on politicians to confront the role France plays in the migrant crisis. Alex Deane, Political Commentator, and Gavin Mortimer, author and Spectator writer, join us to discuss whether immigration could reshape the French political landscape, what France should be doing to stop the boats and whether Britain can continue blaming its neighbour for failing to act.

Meanwhile, Russell Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault. We look at the police interview clip in which Brand denied the allegations, the dramatic collapse of his public image and what comes next as he faces sentencing and the possibility of further charges.

The BBC is also facing accusations that it enabled Brand during his time at the corporation. Alexander Larman, author and Spectator writer, joins us to examine the broadcaster’s relationship with Brand, the questions being raised about what executives knew and whether the BBC did enough to address concerns about his behaviour.

French election, Channel migrants, small boats, illegal immigration, France, Alex Deane, Gavin Mortimer, Russell Brand guilty, Russell Brand trial, rape, sexual assault, police interview, BBC, BBC Russell Brand scandal, Alexander Larman, media accountability.

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