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60 migrants go across the English Channel

An estimated 60 migrants went across the English Channel in small boats to Dungeness.

Crossing on small boats, they were then brought to shore by an RNLI lifeboat.

Of the 60 migrants, 10 were reported to be young children alongside a baby that was carried by a couple.

On Saturday there was 497 migrants recorded, followed by 106 on Wednesday.

The total number has now reached a huge sum of 5,652.

Suella Braverman has been eager to cut down on the boats entering the UK.

 

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