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Calais Migrant Crisis

Calais Migrant Crisis

Calais' Deputy Mayor Philippe Mignonet and British MP Tim Loughton on the migrant crisis.

The Interview · BBC World Service

August 5, 201523m 23s

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Show Notes

The migrant crisis on both sides of the English Channel has led to accusation and counter accusation in Britain and France as thousands of migrants make nightly attempts to enter the UK illegally. What is clear is the EU's migration system isn't working. Hardtalk speaks to Calais' deputy-mayor Philippe Mignonet and senior British Conservative MP Tim Loughton. How can Europe move beyond the blame game and find a fair and just solution for everyone?

(Photo: Migrants continue to try and board lorries bound for the UK on June 2015 in Calais. Credit: Getty Images)