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Holidaymakers face waits at Channel with Brexit and French authorities blamed

Holidaymakers and lorry drivers have endured long waits to cross the Channel in a second day of chaos blamed on Brexit and French authorities.

The Independent UK

Warning that Dover-Calais queues expected on Saturday as summer getaway continues

If you are heading down to Kent to cross the Channel to Calais, expect disruption as the gridlock seen on Friday is likely to be repeated

Chronicle Live

'Grant Shapps is nowhere to be seen while holidaymakers face travel chaos'

The UK Government now has less clout than it had as an EU member, as we also see over refugee and migrant Channel boat crossings. Hard-working Brits are seeing their holidays being turned into a nightmare

Daily Mirror

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Week of criticisms and revelations over Home Office’s handling of migrant crisis

Here are this week’s developments.

The Independent UK

Why Brexit made Dover gridlock inevitable

Exclusive: From ‘Amber Plus’ to ‘Critical Incident’: the leavers’ lesson that was bound to happen

The Independent UK

Ten Dogs And Puppies Found ‘Half Dead’ After Being Left In Vans On A Ferry

As many as 10 dogs and puppies have been found ‘half dead’ after being left in vans on a ferry while crossing the Channel on the hottest day of the year.

Zenger

Week of criticisms and revelations over Home Office’s handling of migrant crisis

The Home Office’s response to the migrant crisis has been the focus of a series of critical reports.

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Report slams UK’s handling of migrant and asylum seeker arrivals

The UK has failed to adequately respond to a surge in arrivals via the English Channel, independent inspection finds.

Al Jazeera

Damning internal report slams Home Office's 'awful' handling of Channel crossings

THE damning results of an investigation into the Home Office’s handling of the surge in Channel crossings by vulnerable refugee has been described…

The National (Scotland)

‘Damning’ report slams ‘poor’ Home Office response to Channel crossings

Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration David Neal looked at how the Government processes migrants when they arrive in Kent.

The Independent UK

Watchdog criticises ‘poor’ response of Home Office to Channel crossings

The chief inspector of borders and immigration’s findings are the latest in a wave of critical reports on the Government’s handling of the crisis.

The Independent UK

No interpreters, no photos, no fingerprints - Home Office failing to make proper checks on Channel arrivals

Photos and fingerprints are not being taken for all migrants and hundreds have disappeared from hotels

The Independent UK

Ten dogs and puppies found 'half dead' after being left in hot vans in 40C

As many as 10 dogs and puppies were discovered 'half dead' after being trapped in two 40C vans on ferries whilst crossing the Channel on the hottest day of the year

Daily Mirror

Drone brought in to curb Channel crossings ‘found at sea by fishermen’

The drone is operated by a Southampton-based company on behalf of the Home Office.

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Watchdog frustrated with Home Office as Channel crossings exceed 15,000 for year

The highest daily total so far in 2022 was recorded on April 13 when 651 people made the crossing in 18 boats.

Evening Standard

Government officials warned against Home Secretary’s Rwanda deportation plan, High Court hears

Home Secretary Priti Patel was warned by government officials not to press ahead with the controversial Rwanda deportation plan, it has been revealed.

Daily Mirror

Borders watchdog blasts Priti Patel for stalling on Channel crossings report for months

Chief Inspector on Borders and Immigration David Neal accused the Home Office for undermining his independence by failing to publish the document

Daily Mirror

'No evidence' Tory plan to ship asylum seekers to Rwanda will stop Channel crossings

The Commons Home Affairs Select Committee blasted 'radical quick-fix solutions' to the crisis, warning they 'will fail to stop Channel crossings'

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Wales Online

No clear evidence Rwanda plan deterring migrant crossings, say MPs

The Commons Home Affairs Committee accused ministers of hunting for 'radical new policies that might make good headlines' but do little to stem the flow of migrants

The Guardian - UK

UK’s ‘quick-fix’ asylum policies criticised in damning MPs’ report

Home Office has ‘worrying’ habit of announcing untested ideas to stop Channel crossings, says analysis

The Independent UK

‘No clear evidence’ Rwanda plan deterring migrant crossings – MPs

MPs called on the Government to prove the deal will deter crossings and to disclose ‘detailed costings’.

The Independent UK

Kemi Badenoch to do ‘whatever it takes’ to deal with illegal Channel crossings

Some MPs believe the former equalities minister in fourth place could be well-placed to pick up votes in the third round on Monday.

The Independent UK

Man wanted over Channel people-smuggling operation facing extradition

Kaiwan Poore was arrested on Wednesday and is next due to appear in court on Friday.

The Guardian - UK

European parliament votes to ban ‘fly shooting’ fishing in part of Channel

Campaigners hail step towards end of practice in French territorial waters that has had ‘devastating’ effect on local fishers

The Independent UK

Migrants arriving in UK with petrol burns after crossing Channel – watchdog

Chief inspector of prisons Charlie Taylor raised concerns about the Home Office’s ‘haphazard’ arrangements for Channel migrants.

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