And a Conservative source has accused the EU of 'turning a blind eye to people dying' for refusing to negotiate with the UK. After they arrive here, the migrants are put into hotels, where they are supposed to quarantine for ten days before being processed. As the total number of boat migrants passed 10,500 this year – 2,000 more than the 8,417 who arrived in the whole of 2020. The British dispute this, saying the rules of the sea allow the interception of 'illegal' attempts to enter UK waters. Britain has given France an extra £54 million to double the number of police on beaches to 200 officers and boost surveillance.

Source: The Nation August 08, 2021 08:15 UTC