A day after Sir Keir Starmer's Government announced the signing of a migrant returns deal with France, people smuggling gangs have given their response, sending hundreds more migrants into the English Channel.

The Border Force vessel Typhoon picked up the first group of at least 60 migrants just after 11.30am.

The vessel is now en route to Dover harbour.

A second Border Force vessel, Ranger is picking up another group of migrants.

More migrant boat launches are expected this afternoon.

The Prime Minister agreed to a so-called 'one-in, one-out' deal with French President Emmanuel Macron{ai:summary}Following the UK government's announcement of a migrant returns deal with France, people smuggling gangs have intensified their activities, sending hundreds of migrants into the English Channel. The Border Force has already intercepted multiple groups, with more boat launches anticipated. #illegals

Migrant crisis: Hundreds of migrants head towards UK just hours after Keir Starmer's returns deal came into effect

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