Is Macron weaponising the migrant crisis?

<div>The migrants that tragically lost their lives in the English Channel has caused Anglo- French relations to further deteriorate. There is a theory however, that it suits Macron’s purpose to be in a perpetual war with the Brits. Could this be the case when migrants are still in the hands of the traffickers? <br> <br> '<em>These people-smuggling gangs are becoming more sophisticated in their operations' - </em>James Forsyth<br> <br> Meanwhile, sports shops such as Decathlon on the French coast have stopped selling dinghy boats in an attempt to try and curb the number of people crossing.</div> <div> <br> Also on the podcast, is the term ‘migrant’ offensive? According to Priti Patel it is.</div> <div><br> </div> <div>All to be discussed as Isabel Hardman is joined by Jonathan Miller, a Spectator contributor and James Forsyth.<br> <br> Subscribe to The Spectator's Evening Blend email, from Isabel Hardman and Katy Balls, for analysis of the day's political news and a summary of the best pieces from our website. Go to <a href="https://www.spectator.co.uk/sign-up-for-the-evening-blend-britain-s-no-1-politics-email-test-ro-">www.spectator.co.uk/blend</a> to sign up.</div>