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Channel will be made 'unviable' for illegal crossings, says immigration minister

Guardian, 11 Aug 2020
Britain's minister for immigration compliance, Chris Philp, says the Channel will be made completely 'unviable' for people attempting to make illegal crossings from France into the UK. Speaking in Paris, Philp said the route is facilitated by 'ruthless criminal gangs' and that the UK and France shared an 'unshakeable' commitment to making sure illegal crossings end as soon as possible
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