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Calais migrant crisis: PM pledges extra dogs and fencing Calais migrant crisis: PM pledges extra fencing and dogs
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Extra sniffer dogs and fencing will be sent to Calais to help authorities deal with the increasing number of migrants trying to reach the UK, the PM says.Extra sniffer dogs and fencing will be sent to Calais to help authorities deal with the increasing number of migrants trying to reach the UK, the PM says.
David Cameron said Britain would work with the French on the "unacceptable situation" but warned it would be a "difficult issue... across the summer".David Cameron said Britain would work with the French on the "unacceptable situation" but warned it would be a "difficult issue... across the summer".
He said UK Border Force teams in France would be boosted and the perimeter of the Channel Tunnel terminal reinforced.He said UK Border Force teams in France would be boosted and the perimeter of the Channel Tunnel terminal reinforced.
Thousands of migrants have attempted to break through fences this week.Thousands of migrants have attempted to break through fences this week.
There was more disruption in Calais during the day when MyFerryLink workers protesting against job cuts blocked road access to the port area by burning tyres.
Fencing supplied by the UK government earlier this month is already being put up around the platforms where vehicles board the Eurotunnel shuttle and the work is expected to be completed in the coming days.Fencing supplied by the UK government earlier this month is already being put up around the platforms where vehicles board the Eurotunnel shuttle and the work is expected to be completed in the coming days.
But Mr Cameron said the government would "further boost security by funding additional fencing to shore up as much of the perimeter as necessary. More Border Force search and dog teams will also be sent in."But Mr Cameron said the government would "further boost security by funding additional fencing to shore up as much of the perimeter as necessary. More Border Force search and dog teams will also be sent in."
Speaking after chairing a meeting of the government's Cobra emergency committee, he said: "We are absolutely on it. We know it needs more work. We rule nothing out in dealing with this very serious problem."Speaking after chairing a meeting of the government's Cobra emergency committee, he said: "We are absolutely on it. We know it needs more work. We rule nothing out in dealing with this very serious problem."
Downing Street said the UK was offering to replace green mesh fencing at the Eurotunnel perimeter in Coquelles, near Calais, with solid fencing of the type normally seen at Nato summits.Downing Street said the UK was offering to replace green mesh fencing at the Eurotunnel perimeter in Coquelles, near Calais, with solid fencing of the type normally seen at Nato summits.
Number 10 would not confirm the number of extra sniffer dogs being sent to Calais.Number 10 would not confirm the number of extra sniffer dogs being sent to Calais.
'Wrong way around''Wrong way around'
The prime minister spoke after migrants made fresh attempts to enter the tunnel on a fourth night of incidents in Calais.The prime minister spoke after migrants made fresh attempts to enter the tunnel on a fourth night of incidents in Calais.
He said he would be speaking to French president Francois Hollande later and thanked the French for providing extra police at the Eurotunnel site which had already had "some effect".He said he would be speaking to French president Francois Hollande later and thanked the French for providing extra police at the Eurotunnel site which had already had "some effect".
"We are keen to work hand in glove with them to reduce pressure on that side of the border," added Mr Cameron."We are keen to work hand in glove with them to reduce pressure on that side of the border," added Mr Cameron.
He also said Ministry of Defence land would be made available to help relieve traffic problems in Kent, as thousands of lorries are still queuing on the M20 due to Channel disruptions.He also said Ministry of Defence land would be made available to help relieve traffic problems in Kent, as thousands of lorries are still queuing on the M20 due to Channel disruptions.
UKIP leader Nigel Farage told BBC Radio Leeds freight could start moving again quickly if lorries were diverted to other ports, like Ramsgate.UKIP leader Nigel Farage told BBC Radio Leeds freight could start moving again quickly if lorries were diverted to other ports, like Ramsgate.
He said: "There's a big harbour there which can take medium-sized vessels. We can go across to Dunkirk, or even up to Ostend or Zeebrugge.He said: "There's a big harbour there which can take medium-sized vessels. We can go across to Dunkirk, or even up to Ostend or Zeebrugge.
"We could actually start moving some lorries. I think we are getting this completely the wrong way around.""We could actually start moving some lorries. I think we are getting this completely the wrong way around."
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At the sceneAt the scene
Lucy Williamson, BBC correspondent, in CalaisLucy Williamson, BBC correspondent, in Calais
After dark, the nature of Calais' challenge becomes clear. Hundreds of migrants walking together along the highway that leads to the Tunnel site.After dark, the nature of Calais' challenge becomes clear. Hundreds of migrants walking together along the highway that leads to the Tunnel site.
To get there they need to cross several fences and avoid security patrols.To get there they need to cross several fences and avoid security patrols.
Well before midnight, groups of several dozen were struggling under the freshly repaired fencing along Calais' railway line.Well before midnight, groups of several dozen were struggling under the freshly repaired fencing along Calais' railway line.
Some here have been discouraged by the growing number of police and television cameras. "The mood just doesn't feel right", one man told me.Some here have been discouraged by the growing number of police and television cameras. "The mood just doesn't feel right", one man told me.
But their long term goals remain and all the signs are that this week's new challenges - larger groups of migrants, better organised incursions - are becoming Calais's new routine.But their long term goals remain and all the signs are that this week's new challenges - larger groups of migrants, better organised incursions - are becoming Calais's new routine.
What happens to UK asylum seekers?What happens to UK asylum seekers?
Continued disruptionContinued disruption
Defence sources earlier suggested land could be released for an alternative lorry park to help ease the backlog - as Operation Stack remains in place - they dismissed reports that service personnel were poised to play any significant role.Defence sources earlier suggested land could be released for an alternative lorry park to help ease the backlog - as Operation Stack remains in place - they dismissed reports that service personnel were poised to play any significant role.
Potential locations under discussions included the disused Manston Airport, in Kent, and Ebbsfleet International train station in north Kent.Potential locations under discussions included the disused Manston Airport, in Kent, and Ebbsfleet International train station in north Kent.
On Thursday night, the BBC witnessed hundreds of people push through police lines near the Eurotunnel terminal, before being escorted off the tracks.On Thursday night, the BBC witnessed hundreds of people push through police lines near the Eurotunnel terminal, before being escorted off the tracks.
Meanwhile, leader of Kent County Council Paul Carter has asked Home Office officials for support in dealing with the arrival of hundreds of young migrants in Dover.Meanwhile, leader of Kent County Council Paul Carter has asked Home Office officials for support in dealing with the arrival of hundreds of young migrants in Dover.
In the last three months, the number of under-18 asylum seekers in the care of Kent County Council has doubled to 629.In the last three months, the number of under-18 asylum seekers in the care of Kent County Council has doubled to 629.
Police officers from neighbouring forces have been deployed to Kent to help with Operation Stack, with the county's police and crime commissioner saying its officers were "exhausted after many weeks of long shifts in difficult conditions".Police officers from neighbouring forces have been deployed to Kent to help with Operation Stack, with the county's police and crime commissioner saying its officers were "exhausted after many weeks of long shifts in difficult conditions".
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