The number of migrants to cross the English Channel in small boats since the Labour party came to power 13 months ago is expected to have reached 50,000. 

The Government says it’s an 'unacceptable number of people' but pointed to the 'one in, one out' returns deal with France as a deterrent.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says opposition MPs have been quick to accuse the Government of 'surrendering the borders'.

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The number of migrants to cross the English Channel in small boats since the Labour party came to power 13 months ago is expected to have reached 50,000.&nbsp;
The Government says it’s an 'unacceptable number of people' but pointed to the 'one in, one out' returns deal with France as a deterrent.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says opposition MPs have been quick to accuse the Government of 'surrendering the borders'.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on English Channel crossings surpassing 50,00 since Labour entered Government

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