# Britain could be forced to hand over more cash to EU to stop small boats under Burnham’s Brexit reset deal

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/britain-could-be-forced-to-hand-over-more-cash-to-eu-to-stop-small-boats-under-burnhams-brexit-reset-deal/
- Published: 2026-11-09T22:59:38+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T23:22:09+00:00
- Original publisher: GB News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.gbnews.com/politics/brexit-reset-deal-britain-could-be-forced-hand-more-cash-eu-small-boats
- Topics: Europe, Geopolitics, Politics, UK, World

## Key points

- The EU is seeking UK funding for its Channel Action Plan.
- The request could add to £662 million already committed to France.
- The UK-EU summit is expected to cover other areas of cooperation.

## Summary

The EU is seeking a UK financial contribution to its Channel Action Plan, according to a leaked draft of a proposed joint statement for the 20 November Brexit reset summit. The plan coordinates several European countries’ work against people-smuggling and irregular Channel crossings; any additional payment could draw scrutiny because the UK has already committed substantial funding to France.

The article says the EU’s plan, established in June, involves France, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands in disrupting smuggling networks and improving border surveillance. It cites £662 million committed to France and more than 23,000 crossings so far this year, while the Home Office says joint operations have stopped over 50,000 crossing attempts and seized 1,100 boats and engines since the general election. The Government declined to comment on the leak, and the summit is also expected to discuss food trade, energy and youth mobility.

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