PM ‘lashed out at Priti Patel over migrant Channel crossings’

‘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

Channel crossings: Another 100 migrants set to arrive on UK shores today

Another 100 migrants are set to arrive on UK shores today on one of the busiest days of 2021 so far for small boat Channel crossings At least four small boats were intercepted by Border Force in the Channel today  Photographs also show men waving from the back of a bus near Dover, Kent  HMC … Read more

Huge outdoor processing center is set up for migrants in Texas amid surge in border crossings

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

London transport bosses change the figures on traffic crossings to mark International Women’s Day 

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

EuroTunnel boss insists Channel crossings ‘will work well’ on New Year’s Day

EuroTunnel boss insists Channel crossings ‘will work well’ on New Year’s Day after new trading rules begin at 11pm tonight despite dire warnings of chaos John Keefe, director of EuroTunnel operator Getlink is ‘confident plans will work’ Britain’s trade deal with EU comes in from 11pm after it was approved last night Hauliers have warned … Read more

Dozens of migrants stopped by Border Force in dinghy Channel crossings for the first time this month

Dozens of migrants are picked by Border Force after making Channel crossing in dinghies for the first time this month during break in the bad weather Interception was the first time this month migrants had attempted the cross  Unconfirmed reports claimed between 50 and 60 were detained by officers  Last month a total of 1,954 … Read more

Priti Patel ‘considered putting WAVE MACHINES in the Channel to stop migrant crossings’

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

Congestion clogs the capital as crossings at Hammersmith and Vauxhall are CLOSED

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

As row with France over Channel crossings rages, SUE REID speaks to those who wait in Calais 

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

As row with France over Channel crossings rages, SUE REID speaks to refugees in Calais 

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