Migrant crisis to 'last five more years', leaked memo says, as ministers face growing pressure to stop Channel crossings
An internal document meant for senior civil servants working in the Home Office says the Government will house migrants in disused RAF bases for three to five years.
The Government is under pressure to stem the tide of people making the dangerous crossing over the English Channel in small boats. Natalie Elphicke, Conservative MP for Dover, said the tragedy underlined the need for joint patrols in the Channel. "The time has come for joint patrols on the French coast and a cross-Channel security zone before any more lives are lost."Meanwhile shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said action to deter criminal gangs facilitating the journeys was "desperately" necessary.
"I have spoken with our Border Force teams this morning who have been supporting the French authorities in response to this incident."French sea minister Hervé Berville said: "While we mourn these victims ... it is the responsibility of human traffickers - of criminals - who send young people, women, adults, to their death on these maritime routes that are dangerous and lethal.
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