‘When is she going to sort this?’ Boris ‘lashed out at Priti Patel’ over migrant Channel crossings as ministers blame officials for failing to enforce policies Boris Johnson reportedly blasted Priti Patel over migrant Channel crossing surge The premier said to have demanded to know ‘when is she going to sort this out?’ Almost 5,000 … Read more
Asylum rights will be slashed for migrants who arrive in Britain illegally under major reforms announced today. Priti Patel will introduce a ‘two-tier’ system in which those who come via unauthorised routes – such as crossing the Channel in small boats – are given far fewer privileges. Even if they have a legitimate claim to … Read more
ICE officers have set up a new outdoor processing center in Texas as they struggle to deal with the soaring number of migrants crossing the southern border. Photographs of the giant open-air facility – located in the Rio Grande Valley Center of the state – were obtained by Fox News on Saturday. The shocking snaps … Read more
Wait for the little green WOMAN: London transport bosses change the figures on traffic crossings to mark International Women’s Day Transport for London changed the figures as part of International Women’s Day Pedestrians will have seen the new look icons in several London high streets TfL says they ‘serve as a reminder of the contribution … Read more
The boss of EuroTunnel operator Getlink has today insisted Channel crossings ‘will work well’ on New Year’s Day – with the new Brexit trade rules coming into force overnight. The new rules from Britain’s deal with the EU will come into play at 11pm on New Year’s Eve, after a historic trade deal was struck … Read more
Britain and France have signed an historic agreement to tackle the number of migrants crossing the English Channel each year. Home Secretary Priti Patel and her French counterpart Gerald Darmanin said they wanted to make the route unviable after more than 8,000 migrants crossed this year. They agreed to double the number of French police … Read more
The Home Office considered putting wave machines in the Channel to stop migrant crossings, it was revealed today – as it emerged asylum seekers could be housed on old ferries or flown to Papua New Guinea. The option was among ‘blue sky’ ideas looked at by officials to discourage migrants from trying to cross in … Read more
They are an emblem of Britain’s engineering prowess and steeped in hundreds of years of history, but London‘s bridges risk disintegrating into the Thames as they suffer from lack of funds and crumble under the weight of party politics. In recent months a number of the Capital’s bridges have either needed emergency repairs, or been … Read more
Priti Patel has risked inflaming relations with France by claiming migrants flee the country for Britain because they see it is as racist and fear they may be tortured. The Home Secretary’s remarks, made in a private conference call with Tory MPs, incensed some French politicians, with one accusing her of ‘not doing much thinking’. … Read more
Priti Patel has risked inflaming relations with France by claiming migrants flee the country for Britain because they see it is as racist and fear they may be tortured. The Home Secretary’s remarks, made in a private conference call with Tory MPs, incensed some French politicians, with one accusing her of ‘not doing much thinking’. … Read more