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The Prime Minister faced questions from some of his own MPs over the latest agreement

The Prime Minister faced questions from some of his own MPs over the latest agreement.

Enver Solomon, chief executive of the Refugee Council, said the deal fails to address the factors behind people choosing to put themselves at risk.

The number of patrols trying to detect small boats about to leave from France will increase by 40 per cent

New agreement is the eighth deal struck with France aiming to combat clandestine migration since 2015, yet Channel crossings have rocketed

The number of French officers deployed on coastal patrols will rise from 200 to 300

Britain is dishing out £63million to France in return for more patrols, drones and night vision goggles, and Border Force staff entering French control rooms. But the 843-word deal is vague - and critics say it's inhumane

MORE safe routes and support for people fleeing war, conflict and persecution are needed, according to the Scottish Greens.

The London Mayor told Times Radio the Government’s tough rhetoric was ‘clearly not working by itself’.