British Government urged to ‘take a lead’ globally on migrant crossings crisis

At least 164 migrants reached Britain on Wednesday in 11 boats, the UK Home Office has confirmed.

A bishop has called on the British Government to “take a lead” in dealing with the global issues that drive migrants to risk their lives on unsafe journeys.

Bishop of Dover Rt Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin said politicians are often “playing to the gallery”, and she issued a plea for compassion.