Feb 2022. The English Channel Invasion

Ninety-Eight percent of those entering the UK via the English Channel claim asylum here. They tend to be served papers for their entry, then may be held for a few days in detention (and given a mobile phone) and are then bailed into tax-payer funded accommodation into the community while their asylum claim is considered.… Continue reading Feb 2022. The English Channel Invasion

Nov 2021. The Migrant Crossings Crisis Part 6

Five alleged traffickers linked to the incident have been arrested in France. Two people have already appeared in court and an investigation into aggravated manslaughter has been opened by prosecutors, Mr Darmanin said. He said the boat used to cross the Channel, called a zodiac, was purchased in Germany. https://vk.com/video677203037_456239202

Nov 2021. The Migrant Crisis Part 5

At least three children and a pregnant woman were feared to be among 27 migrants who drowned in the Channel when a flimsy, overcrowded dinghy sunk. As the full horror of the tragedy was emerging, a fifth suspected member of the people smuggling gang that arranged the crossing was arrested. French prosecutors are carrying out… Continue reading Nov 2021. The Migrant Crisis Part 5