'No need to blame French authorities for the traffic jams in Dover: that’s an aftermath of Brexit,' a French official said
Liz Truss and Jacob Rees-Mogg blame France for Dover delays, but French say Brexit checks are reason for chaos
Families trying to getaway for the summer holidays have been stuck in queues of up to eight hours on route to the Channel crossing Conservative leadership hopeful Liz Truss and Brexit opportunity minister Jacob Rees-Mogg have blamed the French for delays at Dover after drivers were stuck inThe Foreign Secretary has called on France to act to reduce the considerable waiting times for passengers trying to cross the Channel.
“We need action from France to build up capacity at the border to limit any further disruption for British tourists and to ensure this appalling situation is avoided in future.”
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