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Join EU migration pact to tackle small boats, says Ed Davey

Join EU migration pact to tackle small boats, says Ed Davey
BBC Politics Tuesday 18 August 2026, 21:30 UTC 1 min read
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The Liberal Democrats say taking part in the scheme would "destroy the business model" of gangs arranging Channel crossings.

The Liberal Democrats say taking part in the scheme would "destroy the business model" of gangs arranging Channel crossings.
EU (ORG) Ed Davey (PERSON) Democrats (ORG) Channel crossings (ORG)
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