The English Channel was once again the centre of another heartbreaking tragedy two weeks ago. At least 27 people bound for the UK drowned near Calais after their boat sank in the deadliest crossing on record.
Their deaths, and the search for those still missing, have sparked anguish across Europe. British and French leaders have vowed to renew efforts prevent crossings and crack down on human trafficking, which Prime Minister Boris Johnson pinpointed as the reason for this horror. READ MORE:Patients on trolleys in corridors and GPs who can't give you answers - what it's really like right now in the NHS But their deaths has also led to anger, with thousands asking why people would risk their lives to make the dangerous crossing to the UK.
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