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Government sources pledged the move would result in 'demonstrable change' in the Channel crisis, which last year saw a record 28,300 migrants reach the UK from northern France.
Figures show another 118 migrants reached the UK on Friday on four boats - with the French said to have intercepted or rescued another 97 people.
A young child wrapped up in an orange lifejacket and wearing a beanie hat was among at least 271 people who made the trip aboard 10 small boats.
A young child wrapped up in an orange lifejacket and wearing a beanie hat was among at least 271 people who made the trip aboard 10 small boats.
A young child wrapped up in an orange lifejacket and wearing a beanie hat was among at least 271 people who made the trip aboard 10 small boats.