The Mayor of Calais has demanded that hundreds of migrants in a squalid camp are moved to a comfortable new tented area. Natacha Bouchart has previously warned that migrants in the town are ‘prepared to die’ to reach Britain and its generous benefits. But there are fears the new campsite – close to the port where many try and board lorries heading for Kent – will cause more problems for drivers and British border staff. Madame Bouchart called for a camp known as Jungle 2 to be closed so inhabitants can be moved to more comfortable and hygienic conditions. At least 900 migrants live at the rubbish-infested site, trying to reach the UK.
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Hundreds to be moved to a new comfortable tented area close to port
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Fears camp will encourage more people closer to the ferry terminal
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Concerns it will impact on Britain-bound lorry drivers and border staff
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Labour MP David Hanson criticised move as a 'sticking plaster' solution
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The immigration spokesman said France needed to take responsibility
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