Ten boat migrants were reportedly returned to France last week, presenting the biggest exchange yet and thought to bring the grand total of returnees to 18. Yes, that's eighteen. Meanwhile, thousands continue to make the journey, undeterred by the slimmest of chances they could end up being flown back to France.
Crossings dried up as we headed into the weekend, but the UK was being battered by the wind and rain brought by Storm Amy. The Autumn rush that traditionally precedes winter will undoubtedly pick up again once calmer seas return.
Total = 1,318 (an increase of 423 on previous week)
And still they come
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