Migrants held in ‘shocking’ and ‘completely inappropriate’ conditions, say British MPs

As well as concerns over overcrowding and the length of stays, the MPs were “very concerned” about the “clear risk” of a Covid-19 outbreak.

A young girl is escorted by a UK Border Force officer as a group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent, England. Picture: PA

Women with babies and children were among 56 migrants packed into a small room in “shocking” conditions in Dover, England, the UK Home Secretary has been told.

Priti Patel has been sent a letter by Yvette Cooper, chair of the UK Home Affairs Committee, raising “serious concerns” after MPs visited the Kent Intake Unit.