MPs to investigate surge in migrants crossing Channel in small boats | The Guardian

Response of UK and French authorities and role of criminal gangs will be under scrutinyMPs are to investigate the surge in migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats after more than 2,000 people were reported to have entered the country by this route in June.The home affairs select committee, chaired by Labour’s Yvette Cooper, is to examine the reasons behind the growth in crossings and will look at the role of criminal gangs. Continue reading…

Response of UK and French authorities and role of criminal gangs will be under scrutiny

MPs are to investigate the surge in migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats after more than 2,000 people were reported to have entered the country by this route in June.

The home affairs select committee, chaired by Labour’s Yvette Cooper, is to examine the reasons behind the growth in crossings and will look at the role of criminal gangs.

Continue reading…