The UK has recently signed a deal with France to try and stop migrants from crossing through the English Channel.

These migrants are coming in on small boats in large numbers, with at least 1000 crossing through last Saturday alone. A majority of these migrants are being sent in from France, so the UK felt the need to make this deal.

Enda Brady, UK correspondent, explained why this deal was put into place and the amount that UK taxpayers are expected to cover.

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