> If the government ordered the channel tunnel to stop, it would stop. [...] Of course a total closure would be a last resort, because that would cut off imports of things like fresh fruit
As demonstrated by the recent French closure:
> French President Emmanuel Macron went further Sunday, with France barring UK travelers and shutting down the Eurotunnel crossing for at least 48 hours, meaning thousands of trucks carrying goods to the continent will not be able to cross the English Channel.
As demonstrated by the recent French closure:
> French President Emmanuel Macron went further Sunday, with France barring UK travelers and shutting down the Eurotunnel crossing for at least 48 hours, meaning thousands of trucks carrying goods to the continent will not be able to cross the English Channel.
https://www.businessinsider.com/uk-border-chaos-after-france...
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