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International concern over new law increases as UN high commissioner for refugees says it marks ‘step away from UK’s tradition of providing refuge’
Five people have reportedly died in an attempt to cross the Channel near the town of Wimereux, south of Calais, Jamie Grierson reports.
In response to the reports, James Cleverly, the home secretary, said:
These tragedies have to stop. I will not accept a status quo which costs so many lives.
This government is doing everything we can to end this trade, stop the boats and ultimately break the business model of the evil people smuggling gangs, so they no longer put lives at risk.
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