Britain has decided against adopting an Italian-style approach of turning migrant boats back to France in the Channel, according to immigration minister Dame Angela Eagle. The UK’s stance contrasts with Italy’s recent £90million deal with Tunisia, which allows for the interception and return of migrant vessels. This decision comes amid a tragic backdrop, as eight migrants lost their lives on Sunday when their overcrowded boat struck rocks and sank off the French coast. The incident has pushed the number of migrant deaths in the Channel this year to at least 45 – a huge increase from the 12 rec…
