Tag: migrant crossings

• Friday, January 4th 2019 - 08:40 UTC

  UK redeploying Royal Navy patrols to the Channel to deter migrant crossings

  

  Royal Navy patrol ship has been sent to the English Channel to deter migrant crossings, the Ministry of Defense has confirmed. Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson said HMS Mersey would “help prevent migrants from making the dangerous journey”.