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Solution for tackling migrant crossings ‘not at sea’, MPs told

The Prime Minister signed off plans for the military to take over command of the operation from Border Force.

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022

Genocide survivors urge compassion for migrants ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day

It comes after more than 28,000 people crossed the English Channel illegally to try to reach the UK last year.

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

EU Commissioner for migration & asylum urges 'clarity' from UK over Channel crossings

2022 is not yet one month old, but already around a thousand people have made "irregular" crossings from France to the United Kingdom – putting a spotlight back onto the issue of migration between the European Union and its former member state. Margaritis Schinas is European Commission Vice-President, and the…

France 24 · Jan 21, 2022

Home Office denies plans to use sonic devices against migrant boats

According to reports, Number 10 wanted to use Long-Range Acoustic Devices to deter migrants from crossing the Channel

Wales Online · Jan 18, 2022

Boris Johnson’s plan for military to tackle Channel crossings will aid people smugglers, says ex-navy chief

Move will offer traffickers ‘efficient conduit’, says Lord West

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2022

Questions over plan for Royal Navy to take charge of tackling migrant crossings

Critics branded the plan ‘cruel and inhumane’ and raised concerns about the Royal Navy being diverted from other priorities.

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2022

UK to task military with stopping migrant boat crossings: Reports

Critics slam PM Boris Johnson for ‘inhumane’ reported plan to put the navy in charge of English Channel operations.

Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2022

Fury as Priti Patel sends warships to tackle Channel boats in 'Partygate distraction'

The Tory Home Secretary confirmed the Royal Navy will be sent into the Channel - as a charity accused Boris Johnson of 'trying to protect his own career by bullying defenceless people'

Daily Mirror · Jan 17, 2022

Boris Johnson to 'put military in charge of tackling migrant Channel crossings'

More than 770 people have made the dangerous journey across the Channel in small boats so far this year

Wales Online · Jan 17, 2022

Johnson signs off plan to put military in charge of tackling migrant crossings

More detailed information on how the plan would work is yet to be provided, and questions have gone unanswered.

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2022