Responding to the news that several people have died after their boat sank near Calais, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Alistair Carmichael MP said:
“This is heartbreaking news. People are dying in the Channel because of the Government’s total failure to get a grip on this crisis.
“Priti Patel must stop her pointless posturing and take action to stop these dangerous crossings, by providing safe and legal routes to sanctuary for refugees.”