UK border: 13 boats carrying over 130 migrants intercepted on English Channel

The Home Office has said Border Force officials have intercepted 13 boats carrying more than 130 migrants arriving in the UK on Friday

A spokesperson for the department said Border Force was continuing to deal with “a number of ongoing incidents”.

The statement came after it was suggested Priti Patel, the home secretary, was considering sending the Royal Navy to tackle a surge in Channel migrant crossings.

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