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British Opposition Leader Jeremy Corbyn Visits French Refugee Camp

HeadlineJan 25, 2016

Meanwhile, British opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn has called on the government to allow thousands of refugees living in the informal refugee camp in Calais, France, to enter Britain. This comes after Corbyn visited the camp on Saturday to meet with refugees. Thousands of pro-refugee demonstrators rallied in the town of Calais Saturday. The demonstration ended with police spraying tear gas and water cannons at some refugees who attempted to board a British ship.

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