Boris Johnson accused of scapegoating migrants over Channel comments

Boris Johnson accused of scapegoating migrants over Channel comments
PM accused of using ‘inaccurate’ language after describing crossings as ‘dangerous and criminal’
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/aug/10/boris-johnson-hints-at-law-change-to-deport-migrants-who-cross-channel

The Guardian view on Channel migrants: shame on the scaremongers
Editorial
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/aug/10/the-guardian-view-on-channel-migrants-shame-on-the-scaremongers

'If I die, that is OK': the Calais refugees with nowhere to turn
Why asylum seekers are resorting to desperate measures to reach the ‘better, fairer’ UK
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/aug/09/if-i-die-that-is-ok-calais-refugees-nowhere-to-turn

Migrants cheer 'UK' as several boats cross English Channel in one morning
Sky News correspondent Ali Fortescue describes an "extraordinary morning" as she encounters Sudanese and Iranian migrants.
https://news.sky.com/story/migrants-cheer-uk-as-several-boats-cross-english-channel-in-one-morning-12046971

Don't be fooled by the myth of a 'migrant invasion'
Daniel Trilling
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/aug/11/myth-migrant-invasion-government-asylum-seekers-britain

Calais superstore sells out of lifejackets after migrants stock up for Channel crossings
A Decathlon superstore in Calais has seen a huge surge in demand for lifejackets, kayaks and other items - with migrant crossings said to be controlled by a 'mafia' turning over a major profit
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/calais-superstore-sells-out-lifejackets-22500759

France warns Britain of 'declaration of maritime WAR' over Channel crossing demands
FRANCE has warned Britain's demands for further action from French Border Force officials to contain the crossing of migrant boats across the Channel represent a "declaration of maritime war."
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1321937/France-news-UK-Channel-migrant-crossing-warning-maritime-war-Boris-Johnson-latest

PLANE STUPID Home Office deportation flight for Channel migrants abandoned amid legal ‘quagmire’
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/politics/12518197/home-office-deportation-flight-abandoned/

Dover brought to a standstill as far-right protesters clash with police and activists
Port town has served as a focal point for anti-immigrant groups in recent weeks following a period of warm weather, which has seen a surge in the number of ...
The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/dover-protest-left-right-wing-police-a20-refugee-immigration-a9706876.html


Pro-refugee and anti-immigration groups protest in Dover
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The Telegraph
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2rk7I596QE