Mary Kenny admires the Dover Christians helping migrants who cross the Channel in frail dinghies
It’s understandable that there’s so much concern about the record number of migrants and asylum seekers who have crossed the Channel this year. By July this year, the numbers had reached over 9,000 – more than in the whole of 2020. Yet I consider it a compliment to this country that so many migrants want to come to Britain. They have paid large sums with their life savings to make the journey, in frail dinghies. I doubt that most are motivated by benefits and free housing – migrants are often ambitious people, who seek work and a better life. ...
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