French officials respond critically to a new UK–France agreement intended to deter migrants from crossing the English Channel. The Daily Mail reports that the deal, signed at the end of last month, involves about £662 million. It says French political leaders describe the agreement as unlikely to produce meaningful changes, with remarks suggesting the arrangement will “not change anything.” The coverage frames the reaction as candid and emphasizes French skepticism about the effectiveness of additional funding and measures to stop boats transporting migrants. The report focuses on political commentary from French figures rather than providing new operational details about how the agreement will work, how success will be measured, or whether any immediate results have been seen. Based on the provided sources, the key development is France’s public criticism of the UK’s spending-linked approach to reducing Channel crossings, despite the stated purpose of the agreement.