Eight people dead in attempt to cross Channel, say French authorities

Investigation opens in France into deaths as David Lammy says UK could process asylum claimants in third country

Eight people have died overnight trying to cross the Channel from France to England, French regional authorities have said, as the foreign secretary, David Lammy, said that the government could follow Italy’s lead and process asylum claimants in a third country.

The French maritime prefecture said about 53 migrants were on board the boat which got into difficulty off the coast of France. An investigation has been opened by the Boulogne-sur-Mer public prosecutor’s office. Continue reading...


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