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A boat got into difficulty in the English Channel and one person has died

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One person dead and another critical after boat carrying migrants sinks

It is the seventh day in a row figures have hit over 200

It is the seventh day in a row figures have hit over 200

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More than 200 people cross Channel in seventh day in a row of recorded journeys

Asylum seekers are to be housed in barges and military bases

Asylum seekers are to be housed in barges and military bases

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Asylum seekers to be housed in military bases and barges under Government plans

Downing Street has said that Gary Lineker's criticism of Suella Braverman's migrant policy was 'unacceptable'

Downing Street has said that Gary Lineker's criticism of Suella Braverman's migrant policy was 'unacceptable'

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Downing Street says Gary Lineker comments on migrant policy 'unacceptable'

Gary Lineker reacted to a video posted by the Home Office on social media

Gary Lineker reacted to a video posted by the Home Office on social media

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Gary Lineker to be 'spoken to' after comparing Tory asylum policy to '1930s Germany'

The UK Government is set to introduce legislation to remove and ban asylum seekers from re-entry if they arrive through unauthorised means

The UK Government is set to introduce legislation to remove and ban asylum seekers from re-entry if they arrive through unauthorised means

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'Unworkable' small boats plans 'push boundaries of international law'

Rishi Sunak has said he wants to put an end to 'immoral' illegal migration

Rishi Sunak has said he wants to put an end to 'immoral' illegal migration

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'Extremely concerning': UK Government slammed for plans to 'stop the boats'

Suella Braverman has previously described the arrival of immigrants on UK shores as an 'invasion'

Suella Braverman has previously described the arrival of immigrants on UK shores as an 'invasion'

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Rise of the far right: 'UK has parallels with Donald Trump's America'

Authorities take a small boat used to cross the Channel, a practice Rishi Sunak is aiming to clamp down on

Authorities take a small boat used to cross the Channel, a practice Rishi Sunak is aiming to clamp down on

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No 10 insists 'no plan' to ditch European rights rules amid rebellion of Tory MPs

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to 'stop the boats' crossing the Channel

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to 'stop the boats' crossing the Channel

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Just four in 100 people think Rishi Sunak can keep pledge to 'stop the boats'

The disaster response charity will provide food and water to lorry drivers stuck in queues to cross the Channel

The disaster response charity will provide food and water to lorry drivers stuck in queues to cross the Channel

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UK Government drafts in disaster charity to help with Channel lorry queues

A file photograph of a UK Border Force officer inspecting a passport

A file photograph of a UK Border Force officer inspecting a passport

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UK Border Force begin patrols of French beaches in new migration strategy

The last crossings of the year took place on Christmas Day, when 90 people made the journey from France

The last crossings of the year took place on Christmas Day, when 90 people made the journey from France

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Channel crossings rocket in 2022 as UK Government fails to grant asylum applications

Emergency services were called to an incident involving a migrant boat in the early hours of December 14

Emergency services were called to an incident involving a migrant boat in the early hours of December 14

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Teenager charged in connection with migrant boat deaths in Channel

Four people have died following a small boat incident in the Channel

Four people have died following a small boat incident in the Channel

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Four people dead and over 40 rescued after small boat incident in English Channel

Many schemes that allow safe and legal routes to asylum in the UK have been closed in recent years

Many schemes that allow safe and legal routes to asylum in the UK have been closed in recent years

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Charities plead for 'urgent' change to asylum system in wake of small boat tragedy

The Home Office is reportedly reviewing plans to fast-track the removal of asylum seekers from 'safe countries'

The Home Office is reportedly reviewing plans to fast-track the removal of asylum seekers from 'safe countries'

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Home Office reviewing plans to remove asylum seekers from countries deemed 'safe'

Support groups have called for

Support groups have called for

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Support groups call for ‘urgent action’ following death of migrant

Conservative MP Lee Anderson said Suella Braverman is a 'brilliant' Home Secretary

Conservative MP Lee Anderson said Suella Braverman is a 'brilliant' Home Secretary

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Suella Braverman victim of 'wicked and vicious bullying campaign', Tory MP claims

Home Secretary Suella Braverman signed a deal with the French interior minister Gerald Darmanin to stop the number of people crossing the English Channel

Home Secretary Suella Braverman signed a deal with the French interior minister Gerald Darmanin to stop the number of people crossing the English Channel

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Suella Braverman signs new deal with France on migrants crossing English Channel

There have been increasing warnings from campaigners over the rhetoric used to describe the migrants crossing the English Channel

There have been increasing warnings from campaigners over the rhetoric used to describe the migrants crossing the English Channel

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'Truly shocking': Spectator magazine under fire for migrant cartoon

Migrants have described conditions at Manston as being like a

Migrants have described conditions at Manston as being like a

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Migrants beg for help at Manston with message in a bottle

Hundreds of migrants have been moved out of Manston amid concerns about overcrowding

Hundreds of migrants have been moved out of Manston amid concerns about overcrowding

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Hundreds moved from immigration centre amid overcrowding concerns

The Home Secretary has been condemned for her language describing migrants who cross the Channel to the UK

The Home Secretary has been condemned for her language describing migrants who cross the Channel to the UK

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Church criticises Home Secretary for ‘deplorable’ asylum seeker comment

Robert Jenrick has defended Suella Braverman's

Robert Jenrick has defended Suella Braverman's

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Tory minister: Braverman's 'invasion' comment 'expresses concern of millions'

Police officers by a tent around the car allegedly involved in an incident near the migrant processing centre in Dover, Kent

Police officers by a tent around the car allegedly involved in an incident near the migrant processing centre in Dover, Kent

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UK media's 'dehumanising' coverage of migrants in focus after Dover attack

More than 38,000 people have arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel in 2022

More than 38,000 people have arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel in 2022

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96 per cent of Channel asylum claims last year still to be processed

Suella Braverman's Rwanda policy goes against the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Suella Braverman's Rwanda policy goes against the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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Suella Braverman has truly picked up the dregs left over by Priti Patel

Home Secretary Suella Braverman is looking to curb the number of asylum seekers trying to cross the Channel

Home Secretary Suella Braverman is looking to curb the number of asylum seekers trying to cross the Channel

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Tories set to 'trash' international law with Suella Braverman's asylum ban

Home Secretary Suella Braverman

Home Secretary Suella Braverman

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Migrants crossing Channel facing asylum ban as Home Secretary looks to change immigration rules

Oppnents have labelled the Rwanda policy 'abhorrent'

Oppnents have labelled the Rwanda policy 'abhorrent'

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Liz Truss 'delaying human rights report due to Rwanda criticism'

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent. Photo: PA

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent. Photo: PA

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Number of asylum seekers crossing the Channel passes 18,000, data suggests

Six hour queues have been reported at the Port of Dover

Six hour queues have been reported at the Port of Dover

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'Critical incident' declared at Port of Dover amid six-hour queues

A child was among those on a boat intercepted by the UK

A child was among those on a boat intercepted by the UK

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UK confirms vile Rwanda plan still on cards as 23 arrive on boat

A Border Force vessel patrolling the Channel

A Border Force vessel patrolling the Channel

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Refugee charities say 'draconian' Rwanda plan not deterring Channel crossings

UK immigration policy ‘about saving this Government’s skin’, says charity

UK immigration policy ‘about saving this Government’s skin’, says charity

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Tory Rwanda plan ‘about saving this Government’s skin’, says charity

Priti Patel reportedly shot down civil servants' concerns

Priti Patel reportedly shot down civil servants' concerns

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Priti Patel issues rare order to overrule civil servants' objections to Rwanda plan

Boris Johnson announced controversial plans to send asylum seekers crossing the English Channel to Rwanda in East Africa for processing

Boris Johnson announced controversial plans to send asylum seekers crossing the English Channel to Rwanda in East Africa for processing

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More than 160 organisations call on UK Government to scrap 'cruel' asylum plans

Boris Johnson wants to distract from his law-breaking parties during the Covid pandemic

Boris Johnson wants to distract from his law-breaking parties during the Covid pandemic

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The REAL Scottish Politics: Cruel Rwanda policy serves clear purpose for law-breaker PM

The road to Rwanda: How asylum seekers could end up 4000 miles away in East Africa

The road to Rwanda: How asylum seekers could end up 4000 miles away in East Africa

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The road to Rwanda: How asylum seekers could end up 4000 miles away in East Africa

Home Secretary Priti Patel's plans have been branded 'chilling'

Home Secretary Priti Patel's plans have been branded 'chilling'

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'Racist' Tories to announce 'evil' plan to send to asylum seekers to Rwanda

Priti Patel's Nationality and Borders Bill will make it a criminal offence to knowingly arrive in the UK illegally

Priti Patel's Nationality and Borders Bill will make it a criminal offence to knowingly arrive in the UK illegally

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28,500 refugees crossed the English Channel in 2021, new Home Office figures reveal

Emmanuel Macron has said that every person who dies trying to cross the Channel is the responsibility of Boris Johnson's government

Emmanuel Macron has said that every person who dies trying to cross the Channel is the responsibility of Boris Johnson's government

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UK 'hypocrisy' to blame for every death in the Channel, French president says

Priti Patel previously faced calls to resign after her claim that asylum seeker accommodation had been made 'Covid compliant' was ruled to be untrue by a judge

Priti Patel previously faced calls to resign after her claim that asylum seeker accommodation had been made 'Covid compliant' was ruled to be untrue by a judge

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Health fears lead to calls for Priti Patel to scrap 'cruel' anti-refugee bill

Boris Johnson's government wants to put the military in charge of stopping migrant crossings – and is backing plans to send refugees to Africa for 'processing'

Boris Johnson's government wants to put the military in charge of stopping migrant crossings – and is backing plans to send refugees to Africa for 'processing'

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Boris Johnson draws up 'appalling' immigration plan to fend off Tory rebellion

Priti Patel's Home Office operates a hostile environment policy

Priti Patel's Home Office operates a hostile environment policy

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Torture survivors feel unsafe in UK as Home Office rhetoric hardens, expert says

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks to French President Emmanuel Macron during COP26. Photo: PA

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks to French President Emmanuel Macron during COP26. Photo: PA

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Boris Johnson making a 'mockery' of British-French relations, minister says

An RNLI lifeboat lands in England after helping people in the Channel, Home Secretary Priti Patel, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson

An RNLI lifeboat lands in England after helping people in the Channel, Home Secretary Priti Patel, and Prime Minister Boris Johnson

The UK Government cannot both mourn refugees and enact its cruel policies

Boris Johnson has been accused of 'double-speak' by the French government led by Emmanuel Macron (right)

Boris Johnson has been accused of 'double-speak' by the French government led by Emmanuel Macron (right)

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'Don't communicate via tweets': French president pans Boris Johnson over Channel crossings

A group of people are brought in to Dover, Kent, by the RNLI, following an incident in which 27 people died in the worst-recorded migrant tragedy in the Channel. Photo: PA

A group of people are brought in to Dover, Kent, by the RNLI, following an incident in which 27 people died in the worst-recorded migrant tragedy in the Channel. Photo: PA

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Nicola Sturgeon: Those seeking refuge are human beings not political footballs

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