Migrants Tear-Gassed on French Beach

Scores of men, some equipped with life jackets, attempted to reach Britain from Gravelines beach on Monday morning.

French police fired tear gas at the migrants, causing them to abandon their attempt and disperse, while at least two men gestured offensively at cameras after failing to launch their boats. This incident followed a day earlier when over 500 migrants successfully crossed the Channel.

Two women in their 30s and a 10-year-old child perished when a vessel carrying about 100 migrants capsized in the Channel, French maritime authorities confirmed.

The victims included two women in their 30s and a 10-year-old child, all of whom were found dead when the French Coast Guard arrived at the scene this morning.

GB News filmed individuals, including children and women, openly carrying orange life jackets as they queued and boarded free buses heading towards the French coast.

Although French police patrols were present at the scene, they were observed standing by without intervening in the migrants' preparations.

This criticism followed a record of 781 people crossing the Channel in a single day on the previous Wednesday, casting doubt on official claims of gaining control.

Further questions arose regarding the effectiveness of the £662 million paid to France for deterring crossings, alongside criticism of the Labour Party for allegedly avoiding the migration topic during their Liverpool conference.

To change the current migration dynamic, the GB News Correspondent argued that limiting access to benefits is a priority for curbing illegal channel crossings.

This strategy aims to fundamentally alter the current migration dynamic, which has seen migrants openly queuing for boats at the French border.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's efforts to curb legal visa migration have sparked internal conflict within the Labour Party, particularly concerning her proposal to extend the residency period required for citizenship.

Angela Rayner publicly criticized Cooper's plans, highlighting a significant cabinet infighting on the eve of the Labour Party conference.

Critics within the Labour Parliamentary Party suggest that the proposed changes are perceived as unfair, further exacerbating tensions within the party over immigration policy.

The correspondent questioned the government's focus on tightening legal work visas when illegal boat crossings across the English Channel continue unabated.

Many Labour Party members view immigration as a 'moral crusade,' emphasizing fairness for migrants, with Lisa Nandy expressing support for Yvette Cooper's current proposals despite the broader party's concerns.

An estimated 10 million increase in the UK population over recent years has strained housing, healthcare, and local infrastructure while exerting downward pressure on wages at the lower income scale.

Additionally, a GB News Correspondent noted that such high levels of migration can depress wages at the lower end of the income scale, and there are legitimate concerns about community and social cohesion.

At least three migrant boats were reported heading toward the UK coast this morning, indicating the ongoing nature of illegal crossings despite previous efforts.

A GB News correspondent suggested that the UK should cease paying France for migration management and instead redirect those funds toward direct border enforcement to prevent migrants from reaching British borders.