UK and France seek to ‘completely cut' migrant boat route across English Channel

The surge in people trying to reach the UK by crossing the Channel is "completely unacceptable", the immigration minister has declared - after talks with French officials in Paris. (Subscribe: bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe)
Chris Philp promised a "comprehensive plan" to cut off the route entirely, although quite how he would achieve that isn't yet clear. More than 4,000 people have already made the risky crossing on small boats so far this year - with Border Force patrols picking more people up by the day.
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[@tonyneve2410]

England is being conned on a massive scale, they are using a loophole in maritime laws to con us.

[@biulaimh3097]

Rule the seas, the seas rule Britania!

[@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath]

@@biulaimh3097 How pathetic has Britain become? They once had an empire and ruled the seas, now they can't even get control of their own coastal waters..

[@winstonchurchill586]

@@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath it’s a bit different, these are migrants not a world power attacking us, are the usa such a small power because Mexicans keep crossing the border? No I didn’t think so, you should think before you speak

[@Cupat1]

@Tony, you forgetting it's not just England, there's other nations.

[@slobiden.2593]

If you are an asylum seeker by law you must seek asylum in the next available country. England isn’t getting an influx of French nationals. This is a disgrace.

[@crappymeal]

That is not the law

[@crappymeal]

"The 1951 Refugee Convention, a legal document which defines the term “refugee” and outlines their rights, features no obligation for refugees to claim asylum in the first safe country they reach - so it is legitimate for someone to pass through France and then claim asylum in Britain."

[@saeidkhaledian8543]

the next available country is England.

[@aleccap5946]

Wrong, there is a loophole in the law YOU DO NOT HAVE TO CLAIM ASYLUM IN THE FIRST SAFE COUNTRY YOU COME TOO - but living in France for more then 3 years come on, are we this stupid ? Your government believes so

[@colinlock-lv9vv]

@@saeidkhaledian8543 it is uk not england, hope farage, le penn win. claire moseley has a lot to answer for, from what i heard she was sh56ging an illegal immigrant

[@AzadAli-re2fz]

Well arresting some of the smugglers would be a start

[@rayrussell3187]

Heavy fines return to there born place game over eu courts not local courts.means more over spending

[@OfMiceAndMegabytes]

Definitely.

[@andybrooks7228]

By law they should be asking for asylum in the first safe country they get to not pick and choose which country gives them the best benefits. To avoid abuses, European law, the Dublin Regulation, requires that asylum seekers have their asylum claim registered in the first country they arrive in, and that the decision of the first EU country they apply in, is the final decision in all EU countries

[@andrewsciberras6260]

you know why they come here andy in france holland and germany if you need a hospital you have to have insurance, in england its freeeeee,,,, the wages in those 3 countrys is sky high in england min wage so you tell me why they come to england ?

[@crappymeal]

"The 1951 Refugee Convention, a legal document which defines the term “refugee” and outlines their rights, features no obligation for refugees to claim asylum in the first safe country they reach - so it is legitimate for someone to pass through France and then claim asylum in Britain."

[@andybrooks7228]

@@crappymeal If your looking for financial and living improvement your no longer an asylum seeker but an economic terrorist. At the end of the day these people are placing an unacceptable strain on the country they go to expecting that country to support them and are more than willing to pay ten''s of thousands to be snuggled into their country of choice. I can guarantee that if the rules for any non-national to have to pay for their own health care and housing with no rights to financial support the amount of "refugees" would greatly reduce.

[@anthonycole6452]

But England is no longer a eu country. We are now independent. with have the right to send them back where they come from. Business in this country are not allowed to give legal immigrants jobs they get fined for taking on legal immigrants its against the law.

[@etarepsedllits48]

@@andrewsciberras6260 Might well be free but you'll probably die whilst on the waiting list. Medical care is far better in the EU than the UK.

[@wahidiphone]

Passing all the safe countries to get to the UK. This is not fear...

[@jackkaraquazian]

We had an empire, many of these people speak English, they're on a quest to reach the safety of the motherland.

[@christinemary7101]

Not there motherland

[@jackkaraquazian]

​@@christinemary7101 we made it their motherland when we gave them a Monarch and ruled over them, something that has consequences that lasts centuries. That history runs deep as the fuss over the Proms shows. It's that very thing that draws people here. That said, the number of refugees that come here is tiny, most still go elsewhere, but handling people requesting asylum is part of our international obligations.

[@patrickkyle4601]

@@jackkaraquazian - I think you're misinformed. The British Empire did not include Ethiopia (Italian), Libya, Syria (Ottoman), Eritrea etc

[@jackkaraquazian]

@@patrickkyle4601 I noticed you missed out Sudan, which was where I was specifically thinking of. It would be strange for English speakers to try and settle anywhere else.

[@danieloliver4558]

600 in 4 days this is an invasion

[@demelzaross5315]

We are sick to death of this, if we was a country with plenty then we can help , but as we are short of housing , doctors dentists and in a pandemic then we cannot help , if people from uk are so concerned then feel free to go to the counties these people are from and help

[@edsiebert5986]

so it's okay for Brits to emmigrate to other countries but not other for nationalities (not least though fleeing war, famine and persecution) to come here? Your hypocrisy, nimbyness and racism knows no bounds. Shame on you.

[@donnas9405]

If the government don’t stop them then we will have to

[@johnwilliam1945]

Need some backbone

[@godowar3291]

14 day quarantine period for those travelling from France..... Does that include migrants?

[@MariaLopez-hc2nm]

Good question...and Who pays for that I wonder.. let me guess..you and me...in Europe You have to pay for the quartine if you get stuck somewhere....

[@willsommers6477]

ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS ! Migrants go through passport and border control.

[@watchviewer]

Do the Boarder Force manning the ships go into 14 day isolation after coming into contact with the migrants they assist getting to the UK?

[@whiteeyes1575]

I have to show my passport before I'm let back into this country, then go through customs and I have lived here for 67 years

[@catherineworried6238]

Don’t be silly. That would be racists.

[@thevirginclanlee275]

They must all be stopped, at all costs.

[@peterparker2266]

The fact that everyone here in the comments section are singing the same song, gives me hope.

[@ostapbendervan7874]

Peter parker we saw we saw what England Belgium all Europe got no LOYALTY. NOW EYES OPEN.NO MORE MINARETS..THE ENEMY ARE WHITE LILLY FEMALES 35-55 & like minded acolytes. I'm the only one who notice all fast food & gas station in Vancouver is east Indian hire only.lil boys and girls first job is no more.if you see white or black its shocking

[@chucks6781]

Yes private citizens not one politician

[@AndreA-ke2id]

Clare Moseley does not speak for the majority in England who do not want the migrants. If she wants them why doesn't she concentrate her efforts on raising the funds needed to pay for their four star accommodation, instead of the taxpayers having to pay.

[@emmsue1053]

I cannot understand how CM is *caring for people in Calais by pushing them into one of the most dangerous seas in the world in an overloaded rubber dingy? I always thought people smuggling was against the law also, especially as there sometimes children on board???

[@colinlock-lv9vv]

pay for their accomadation in france. not england whole of uk england wales scotland and northern island

[@tonyneve2410]

Are these illegal immigrants getting LEGAL AID to fight deportation orders????? If they are getting OUR MONEY FOR LEGAL AID then something is NOT RIGHT.

[@IRedpunk]

Yup it’s insane

[@mre7550]

It is a racket. The govt could easily put an end to this if the really wanted to

[@sonampaldensherpa]

It’s a bit weird how the British border force don’t have weapons to defend the border. What are they thinking.

[@anthonyosullivan3292]

I saw a video before of syrians trying to cross the turkish border over kobani conflict and they were met with tanks soilders army pushed them back...yes it disgusts me that they cant even arm there own border force properly

[@leskirkden5660]

Because it's the Border Farce!

[@thcdavies8479]

It seems like a smokescreen to make the average person there thinks they're trying!!

[@economieliberale5189]

We Europeans fund tens of billions to pay cowardly soldiers and armies who sleep in barracks while our lands are invaded. First time in the history of humanity that armies contemplate the invasion of their country. In normal times, it would take military coups across Europe to save European civilization, which is dying today.

[@raycooke2510]

What good are they doing ?

[@LloydEWatson1983]

I'll believe it when I see it. Are the 100s that have already arrived be returned?

[@ElementsMMA]

Not a chance. They are being put up in four star hotels and given tours of Old Trafford last I heard. Thing is it is the champagne socialists allowing this to happen, championing the whole migrants welcome rhetoric but it is not their leafy middle class suburb that is being affected.

[@jackcro8825]

Lloyd Watson no, they here for good, paid for by the British Tax Payer and saved by the Lawyers who get paid from the British Government (Tax Payers Money) to stop them being sent home.

[@sanbruno3606]

PEACE LOVE UNITY PROSPERITY CALM WISDOM HAPPINESS HONESTY

[@danieloliver4558]

BS will they our government are no better than Labour only nationalism will save us now

[@jackcro8825]

Brick Top The most simply way I’d give them no benefits like Portugal, if you dangle a carrot on a stick sure the donkeys will follow.

[@Kington357]

4,000 now 4,000 next week 4,000 the week after that in year we’ll be over run cramped up All they seek is freebies bcoz our country provides enormous beneficial help These people need to focus on there own countries an make it right I won’t give them no water nothing All this kindness will just invite more they’ll all believe it’s okay it’s fine just jump on a boat they won’t do anything kmt What a disgrace. I feel so sorry for our homeless that are seeking help

[@johnwilliam1945]

I like you

[@rodfrancis9160]

Remember when refugees arrived by train in Austria in 2015 and the natives were chucking bottled water to them? and the refugees threw it back.. and a young mother refugee saying " i want an apartment...i want a nice garden...i want i want i want.

[@trevorjoslin8500]

So we do not have to be afraid of Migrants , tell that to the families of the three men in the park , tell that to people that had to deal with a knife man in a hotel in Scotland, tell that to families that lost or had their children terrorised at a pop concert , tell that to families effected by grooming gangs , tell that to families that have their young children whistled at and blown kisses by grown men , the list is endless , no be very afraid , different culture different mindset to most

[@thcdavies8479]

Who the fuxk is scared of them 😂

[@trevorjoslin8500]

@@thcdavies8479 woman and children would be my guess

[@nelsonrodricks4358]

ffs, just keep them out

[@angelamary9493]

Lee Rigby

[@micksoper4059]

Your spot on

[@nadinebeckermanns19]

HOW STUPID DOES BORIS / PITTI THINK WE ARE ????????

[@cliffordbuttle4529]

%%%😮😮😮

[@philbamford6957]

If it was tax avoidance they shut it down straight away

[@jeannebrandon318]

So many young men leaving their country

[@skycloud4802]

Funny you would say that, because the rich are constantly getting away with tax avoidance. One of the biggest problems in the UK is that it doesn't close tax loopholes quick enough.

[@rich-pickings9147]

WHEN YOU HAVE A PRIVATE COMPANY SERCO RUNNING THE BORDER FORCE WHOS MAIN INTEREST IS PROFIT IT WILL ALWAYS END UP BEING RUN IN A WAY WERE THE BUISINESS INTERESTS AND PROFIT COME FIRST. NO IMMIGRANTS NO PROFIT THEY PROMOTE THE CROSSINGS .

[@ostapbendervan7874]

Smart men right here Privatize must have reason..WE ONCE HAD CIVIL SERVANT RUN BORDERS.DAYS OF OLD DUDES,GONE.young APATHY whites who love orientals,eh joke

[@soot.2146]

Does that mean serco are the real traffickers?, Just when I thought it was the GB government.

[@Dark_Embracer]

The Border force ships are giving the migrant boats a taxi ride into Britain lol.

[@darrengrimmer8541]

When I can afford it I like to go to France with a few mates carp fishing for the week. When we get to the border force point our van is checked and sorted through.. if just one thing was wrong we would not be able to carry on.. our passports are checked and again must be up to scratch.. How then are these people allowed so called illegally enter our country unchecked and then put up in hotels and flats and given everything they need??

[@captainpeacock4442]

It’s because as soon as they get here they apply for asylum,that’s all I can come with as to why they can stay here!.

[@stieffy2008]

Those are two different things. Brexit and wars caused by the west. I assume you are happy with brexit? Then I don't understand why you would want to visit the evil EU! And the passport checks are your own fault. Escaping a war is a bit different....

[@davidendsor219]

Its just been announced that the French are going to increase the number of personel to patrol the beaches and channel, basically, the French are going to help more immigrants to cross the channel.

[@matthewspry4217]

Travels through 5 perfectly safe European countries doesn't stop until they get to the one with best benefits THE UK

[@zizhaoxia6740]

UK has the best benefit? i don't think so, Sweden has much better ones. But UK does offer the best opportunity to get ahead.

[@matthewspry4217]

@@zizhaoxia6740 softest target 🎯 maximum benefits

[@ciaran4579]

About time they done this, hopefully Ireland follows suit too

[@johnwilliam1945]

Its a invasion by a army all young MEN

[@lauramorgan27]

Yes, for God's sake. Our ancestral homeland belongs to us and no one else. We've fought for centuries for the right to be Irish.

[@johnwilliam1945]

@@lauramorgan27 Think Ireland asleep, Miss Ireland to say no more

[@raycooke2510]

That's where we should be sending them, back to the EU, via S.Ireland.

[@wayne4097]

Get it sorted stop these people coming in

[@briandouglas5098]

It takes the Government this long to figure this out. The Average man on the street already knew the answer.

[@nikkijayne4451]

And their still coming at a 1000 aday now.

[@zizhaoxia6740]

the british created these problem in the first place, so they should be accepting the refugees. The anglocaucasian nations caused the syrian civil war by supporting these 'rebel alliance' groups that eventually turned out to be isis. The west created the misery in the middle east. So you reap what you sow.

[@nikkijayne4451]

@@zizhaoxia6740 this is exactly what ive been saying. We took away their dictators. These subhumans need to be kept under someones thumb. Their now bring their 3rd world beliefs here.

[@stevecooper6069]

These 'people' are young men quite capable of working in their own countries which IS where they must be sent back to, they ARE NOT in fear they are creating the so called fear. The eu wants to push these people across the eu as fast as it can as part of the PUNISHMENT program that the eu has endorsed for the UK LEAVING.

[@zizhaoxia6740]

uk is leaving because it no longer gets to have special status in europe or anywhere else. Uk is no longer special fullstop and this is a bitter pill to swallow particular for elderly brits and those privileged ones at the top who wants to play on their ego of 'restoring britain to the good old days'. UK is just like one of those european nations, i.e. a small medium island that has a few niche areas and needs to play to that. UK is no longer a big nation with global status.

[@robertbridgen2950]

For those in peril on the sea. Pick them up. Take them back to France

[@susanwhitley812]

If 30,000 British people turned up in boats at calais demading housing, food, money, education and health care what would be their reaction? They would tell us to go away! Trust me when I say, these people are all very sweet on the outside, but will quite easily snatch children and women if they get the chance.

[@nikkijayne4451]

Over 40 thousand this year. Your right. There has been attempted abductions. Rapes and sexual assaults. They have had to cut down bushes outside one hotel, so they can't hide in them . Waiting for woman to walk by.

[@susanwhitley812]

@@nikkijayne4451 Here we are ten months later, and the figure is now 75,000 illegal migrants over the last two years, and the Government still want cheap labour, but at a risk to young women and children, and at our expense to house and feed them for up to five years before their asylum claims are heard. Sunak worries about his children not being safe, but what about all the white women and children? Please carry a hand held alarm, and make sure your friends do the same as a deterent. Stay safe.

[@paulrooks8417]

The government could not plan how to find its own backside

[@dereksanders7855]

Why don't they stay in France it a great place I have been there on holiday it's a beautiful place to live, I don't understand why the don't stay there

[@jrgboy]

Cos they don't trust the French, anyway the UK is using money the EU say we owe to give them shelter...

[@electra4624]

this is just ridiculous, they could be perfectly in france, but htey want to mome to england for the benefit system. disgrace, ship them back

[@rag2031]

Idk why France allowed the jungle camp to be built. Some thing like this has always been coming.

[@davidcooks2379]

Because they don't want to give them asylum, they hope Britain well take them

[@juancarlosdavid5629]

@@davidcooks2379 And most importaantly because this people Don't want asylum In France but in Britain !

[@brianevolved2849]

and a year later...route still open.

[@Seafarer1947]

Why wasn’t this implemented years ago ?

[@markie1aa]

It'a not going to stop - no matter what our Governments actually say.

[@Mike-tb5gj]

The two guys who were the subject of the main interview are both "victims of the civil war". The clue is in the phrase "civil war"....it was not a war inspired by Blair, Bush or Obama (strange though that may seem) - it was a war of inter-tribal rivalry for power. It has sadly been thus for many years, decades and centuries in that part of the world. However, that does not mean that the UK is the prime candidate for taking care of these people. One man says, "4,000 is not a lot" (paraphrased). If 4,000 was the total coming into the UK every year LEGALLY, then it would not be an issue. This is but a side-show. The real flow is by aeroplane into Scotland and the north of England. Just speak to workers at airports - I do. The emphasis on the Dover illegal arrivals is to avert our gaze from the real trick being played on us all. "Fifteen young men from Syria" says the reporter. Potentially, 15 more bombers or indeed, as was clearly stated by ISIS, 15 more of their fighters entering the UK, with our assistance! You couldn''t make it up. In the name of all that is Holy, what is it about the word ILLEGAL that our politicians do not understand?

[@derekgalia776]

Send them back

[@maxbritain1380]

....AND STILL THEY COME!

[@brianjones5221]

It should have happened years ago, but will it happen, they have been talking about this problem for years and we are still being invaded, as soon as they arrive they seek legal aid and then its almost imposable to deport them, and don't they now it.

[@johndufton9686]

Why not go and speak to the UK homeless veterans who don't get put up in 4 star hotels.

[@johnwilliam1945]

Yes, they are freezing in the doorways, while big shops are empty and have heating they are not asking for a five-star hotel, just to be warm and safe, WHAT A FN GOVERNMENT

[@stanthemafia]

I’ll believe it when I see it

[@ronnieg6358]

This was 7 months ago NOTHING HAS CHANGED except 8000 more have arrived and been royally entertained at Britain's expense.

[@jamesthomas7928]

All these rogues are so entitled that they think they have a right to enter our country and for us to pay everything including their legal fees. Might as well be royalty

[@stephaniecalderon65]

If the government really wanted this to stop it would have stopped by now.they quickly changed laws for COVID restrictions easy enough because it suited them to do so.the country has taken in so many migrants the standard of living has declined with a health service on its knees a housing shortage and a cost of living crisis and pretty soon this country will be just as bad as the countries these eco migrants are coming from.and yet the government does nothing to prevent it.🤷🏻‍♀️

[@jamesthomas7928]

A RIB (Rigid Inflatable) is classified as a tender not a vessel and as such should not come under the maritime law as they claim

[@patrickkyle4601]

In peril - in a brand new ribbed dinghy with a brand new engine with brand new life jackets? A boat they have deliberately overloaded - would really safe with a crew of 4!

[@tpmbe]

Something clearly wrong that our country cant take a clear stance to address the smugglers and dinghy operators.... The maritime laws and border control measures are obviously not fit for purpose and our governments need to take clear measures. This is just creating more and more problems for the future of our country. Shame on our inadequate MP's who are elected to look after our country and borders.

[@cockneycharm3970]

I'll believe it when I see it actually happen. It needs to be stopped immediately.

[@gerrabath]

Crack on then Karen. Get your dingy and your blunderbuss.

[@gerrabath]

@Paul al-Siddiq BoL!

[@liamb8644]

gerrabath no.

[@cockneycharm3970]

@Paul al-Siddiq My friend is from Lithuania. They have no migrants as they won't stay. The government won't give them hand outs such as money, house, etc. The UK should adopt this.

[@cockneycharm3970]

@Paul al-Siddiq Yes, absolutely

[@gabkikop6949]

This breaks my heart. If only they knew about the lack of housing. I live in the Netherlands. We have a shortage of 200.000 houses....

[@lj5868]

It's 6 months down the line and it's still happening.

[@nikkijayne4451]

2 years still happening, 1000 a day coming in,

[@neilcooke6524]

3 months later it's still open what a surprise

[@lunafringe10]

Tax payers must fund the court charades.

[@neilcooke6524]

Still coming in and we are collecting them unreal

[@maddog4445]

Stop giving them fucking houses and money its really simple. Save our social housing and services for our Grandkids.

[@garryharriman7349]

Give the SBS lads some CT training out in the Channel!

[@kylebailey2694]

I guess the British Empire was not such a bad idea after all. They should just let us rule them again.

[@paulgill6059]

I do like it when news crew's go out on boarder petrol boats, there's always a fishing rod in shot. Never know when your gonna get that big one.

[@ProgressiveHivemind]

They need to ask the question, why are they not happy to stay in France and insist on the UK. All young men. Wake up Britain.

[@jparry2662]

Wake up Britain??? Are you sure you want more woke people here?

[@ProgressiveHivemind]

@@jparry2662 I don't know what you're replying too.

[@ProgressiveHivemind]

@@TruthTortoise81 That is irelavent. If you leave a warzone and need asylum you go to the first safe country. You do not go and illegally enter another. You follow legal process and ask for UK asylum. There is legal process in place to share REAL refugees.

[@pb1105]

@@ProgressiveHivemind How do you know these people are safe in the first country they enter after they leave the war zone?

[@ProgressiveHivemind]

@@TruthTortoise81 I was. Made no money in NZ applied to UK visa and came here legally. They come here for the money like I did. They are not refugees.

[@fishheadbreakroom]

why dont they love france?

[@MartinIDavies]

great question,,, a question not asked by these interviewers unless i missed it

[@chrishierons1615]

Most want to go to the UK because they understand English (since it’s a universal language) not French or German. It’s as simple as that for many.

[@MartinIDavies]

@@chrishierons1615 no there is something more than that. these illegal migrants need to return to France (or whatever EU country they 1st scrambled ashore on) or their own countries..

[@alexswinton9480]

Three times as many claim asylum in Germany than come to the UK and it's easy to see why.

[@MartinIDavies]

@@alexswinton9480 "asylum in Germany" you bet your life there are.. since Merkel opened the doors to anyone who can get into EU.. but that is Germany's (and other EU countries) problem.. we are not talking about bona fide refugees (UK has legal process for refugees example camps in Lebanon for Syrians) we are talking about illegal migrants trying to jump the queue and they are breaking the law and need to go home..

[@captainpeacock4442]

Watching this now in December 2021 and things have catapulted in a year as thousands of migrants are STILL coming over the channel illegally.Absolutely NOTHING has been done to stop them and we are running out of hotels now as all are full everywhere!.No answer to it either.

[@johnwilliam1945]

Make the politicians pay for them and house them in their homes and area, but no they move them away from them.

[@johnellis6755]

Who in their right mind would want to come to the UK?

[@UnknownUser-in1ok]

If you only knew how Britain is being portrayed in the 3rd world, anyway European hasn't seen a migrant crisis, not yet

[@josefserf1926]

99% of the worlds population. Have you seen how people live in other non western countries?

[@abuexilabdul680]

pay back UK stolen their resources for centuries now they have every right to be

[@z-rex6068]

Abuexil Abdul Stfu about all this historic payback bullshit. It’s because they want to come here and take advantage of the UK government who will place them into a 4 star hotel etc whilst the British taxpayer pays for this.

[@z-rex6068]

Die Fahne Hoch lol true

[@MahirSayar]

3:00 sad though, he's just reading from memory. He's not actually explaining something from an experience - you can see it in his eyes :'(. Terrorists, what do we need with Terrorists when we have government.

[@MahirSayar]

@Lorna Jones I can understand people owning horses, but owning countries, ("they want our country") - I get what you mean Lorna, but that statement is no different than the dude before in the video reading from wrote or the mp3 he's been given to memorise. It's not my country. It's not your country. Its land. all issues ultimately come down to land and sustenance.

[@MahirSayar]

@Lorna Jones 'probably' gave you away

[@jellokween1680]

@@MahirSayar Thats not true the rich boss class owns land everywhere

[@thoronder2082]

How does maritime law apply to immigrants that are escorted by French vessels that radio UK border force boats to pick them up

[@johnwilliam1945]

Maritime law says a ship nearest should go to the rescue, take to the nearest port, not a taxi to the uk, busiest shipping route but none pick anyone up, as a taxi is coming for uk

[@davidfergusson4241]

A billion pounds a month when UK is in recession and we have people sleeping in doorways but they are British no help from Serco for them

[@cliffordbuttle4529]

Right

[@ukmachinehead]

Shame the big ships dont squash a few on route. :-)

[@johnwilliam1945]

Must be none sailing as they not had any SOS, but taxi force has

[@martin-xq7te]

Maritime law. Pick them up and return them to France. Ask MP Tim Loughton. Hopefully, he will replace Priti Patel

[@commentcomment5693]

We must do our bit and make life very difficult for them when they are here. Be hostile, do not offer support and make them feel unwelcome.

[@alexlake1243]

This is such a ridiculous comment, literally racism. How are you going to tell who’s a legal immigrant and who’s illegal? Or are you just going to abuse all of them? Actually, you probably already abuse all of them.

[@lauramorgan27]

@@alexlake1243 Europe for Europeans

[@davidfergusson4241]

Coming illegally should cancel any application for asylum and mean automatic deportation.

[@davidendsor219]

Yes 4000 is too much, my taxes have to be used to keep you, id rather that money went to British recipients that deserve that money more than you do..

[@risenshine2783]

What ever the story, why are they anywhere near the UK? They should be at the nearest safe place, not making our country unsafe.

[@sethlewis9195]

BRITAIN CANT STOP ANYTHING ITS SO FUNNY

[@Sportliveonline]

i just found out the reason why Maggie Thatcher was kicked out in the end

[@richardpeate8716]

Where are the women and children?

[@maxbritain1380]

3 months later,200+ a day.

[@brianperry]

During the last threat of invasion the vulnerable beaches were festooned with obstacles and mines plus artillery ..... just a thought....

[@alicebrown9349]

Catch your drift 😄

[@johnwilliam1945]

spot on it is an invasion, they are young men, our young men fought to protect this so-called country, was once GREAT

[@harriskhan2126]

Please save our nation 🙏🙏

[@harriskhan2126]

@Vaping Ape what nation are you sir?

[@DD-xh6si]

it's 2023 . They didn't shut the routes down . There is more coming on boats than ever

[@CostumeJewelryHome]

We have a cottage in Niagara Falls, Canada, minutes New York border. We don't have this kind of illegal migrant problem here so why is this a persistent problem at UK-France border?

[@386max1]

Actions needed

[@davidandrew1078]

Where do they get the money to live, buy boats and motors etc?

[@catherineworried6238]

Mobile phones ? Where do you charge them ? Who pays the bill ?

[@BubbleWrappedBear]

Is 4,000 too much ?..... Yes... It doesn't stop at 4,000.

[@Ed-qc4nz]

Channel 4 should be prosecuted for assisting illegal immigration.

[@brucewayne7838]

one solution is once they get over the channel into the u.k , escort them through and send them on in boats to southern ireland and back into the e.u again !

[@brianhurst4798]

2 years later it never stopped it just got worse. Never ever ever trust a politician

[@StephenCowley001]

The Care4Calais officials need to be arrested and prosecuted as criminal accomplices of the smugglers. They are endangering life.

[@catherinedee981]

I think the politicians are accessories as well for letting it go on. Its condoning illegal behaviour.

[@nicks8106]

Doesn't work that well, does it?

[@susanbrockbank4670]

What a joke 🙄

[@kirstinegan8244]

Two years after this article it's all still the same!!! No change. Thousands and thousands more have been able to arrive 😠😠😠

[@Dark_Embracer]

France is a safe country why do they not seek asylum in France? It boggles the mind they know they will get more in Britain than France so they are shopping to see which country gives them more so they are economic migrants.

[@williamsmith6]

the more Mau Mau you let in the worst it will get

[@marketmalc]

Stop in the countries you get to. We give too much so that it makes it attractive. Camps not hotels. Some throw the outboards off so that they are helpless and need rescuing, emotional blackmail, praying on our goodwill.

[@francissaunders4050]

Why doesn't this Channel 4 interview ask the OBVIOUS QUESTIONS: Why don't these unfortunate people want to stay in Europe? Why are they risking their lives to come to the UK? Haven't they already claimed safe asylum in France? Isn't France a safe and welcoming country? Why does the guy interviewed say, he only has two options to cross the sea or die? Is France REALLY that bad?

[@raycooke2510]

Valid point.

[@risenshine2783]

Yeah yeah yeah, look at the hotels full of these people, not reported, people arrested for trying to report it. Home office funded, living way better than our pensioners. They will get prescriptions an pd hearing and food, our pensioners dont have enough to have all these.

[@ronrichardson3103]

I believe the French encourage them to go to the UK .and we are daft enough to pay the French.

[@eddieboyd9168]

Half those people just want to get money free money from the taxpayers

[@gino2465]

Wow a year ago and nothing happening not even returns to France.

[@watchviewer]

But they have reached a place of safety in France so no need to come to the UK

[@sweetjo717]

They are from your ex colonial empire, not the french one and they speak english. Why should we keep them in France because others EU countries are not able to keep their borders?