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Boris Johnson’s plan for military to tackle Channel crossings will aid people smugglers, says ex-navy chief

Move will offer traffickers ‘efficient conduit’, says Lord West

The Independent UK

Questions over plan for Royal Navy to take charge of tackling migrant crossings

Critics branded the plan ‘cruel and inhumane’ and raised concerns about the Royal Navy being diverted from other priorities.

The Independent UK

UK to task military with stopping migrant boat crossings: Reports

Critics slam PM Boris Johnson for ‘inhumane’ reported plan to put the navy in charge of English Channel operations.

Al Jazeera

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Fury as Priti Patel sends warships to tackle Channel boats in 'Partygate distraction'

The Tory Home Secretary confirmed the Royal Navy will be sent into the Channel - as a charity accused Boris Johnson of 'trying to protect his own career by bullying defenceless people'

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson to 'put military in charge of tackling migrant Channel crossings'

More than 770 people have made the dangerous journey across the Channel in small boats so far this year

Wales Online

Johnson signs off plan to put military in charge of tackling migrant crossings

More detailed information on how the plan would work is yet to be provided, and questions have gone unanswered.

The Independent UK

Senior Tory says plan for military to take charge of Channel crossings operations ‘massive distraction’

Labour also accuses PM of attempting to ‘chase headlines to distract from the total mess he is in as a result of rule-breaking parties in No 10’

The Independent UK

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Royal Navy unlikely to pursue Channel refugee ‘pushback’ policy

Military preparing options for No 10 but use of warships to turn back refugees seen as disproportionate

The Guardian - UK

BBC calls licence decision ‘disappointing’ after Nadine Dorries confirms two-year fee freeze – as it happened

Culture secretary rebuked by Speaker for tweeting announcement on Sunday as BBC says decision will impact on programming

The Guardian - UK

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