UK Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick faced a hostile reception during an unannounced visit to a migrant camp in Calais, where he was reportedly targeted with thrown bottles. Eyewitnesses claim French police officers nearby failed to intervene as tensions flared.
The incident occurred as Jenrick toured the makeshift camp, where dozens of migrants are believed to be preparing to attempt the dangerous Channel crossing to Britain. Sources suggest the minister was unharmed but shaken by the aggression.
Growing Tensions at the Border
This confrontation highlights escalating tensions at the UK-France border, where record numbers of small boat crossings have become a political flashpoint. Local reports indicate migrant numbers in Calais have surged in recent weeks, with many openly discussing plans to reach British shores.
Questions Over French Policing
Conservative MPs have raised serious concerns about the apparent inaction of French law enforcement during the incident. 'If they won't protect a visiting British minister, what hope is there for proper border security?' asked one backbencher.
The Home Office declined to comment on security arrangements for ministerial visits, but insiders suggest the episode may prompt a diplomatic discussion about cooperation at the Channel border.
