Britain’s ability to stop illegal migrants crossing Channel depends on bad weather, admits Home Secretary

BRITAIN’S ability to stop illegal migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats depends on bad weather, the Home Secretary admitted yesterday.

Yvette Cooper said smuggling gangs are so strong the only big factor stopping their dangerous trade is wind and rain.

AFPYvette Cooper said smuggling gangs are so strong the only big factor stopping their dangerous trade is wind and rain[/caption] The number of arrivals since Labour came to power is set to top 30,000 this weekAFP...