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BBC NewsNews report · Aug 18, 9:30 PM
Join EU migration pact to tackle small boats, says Ed Davey
The Liberal Democrats say taking part in the scheme would "destroy the business model" of gangs arranging Channel crossings.
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Join EU migration pact to tackle small boats, says Ed Davey
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What happened The Liberal Democrats say taking part in the scheme would "destroy the business model" of gangs arranging Channel crossings.
The headline split The left frames it as "Burnham urged to join EU pact to tackle small boats and fix Brexit ‘mess’". The center frames it as "Join EU migration pact to tackle small boats, says Ed Davey".
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Left / center-leftBurnham urged to join EU pact to tackle small boats and fix Brexit ‘mess’
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CenterJoin EU migration pact to tackle small boats, says Ed Davey
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The IndependentNews report · Aug 18, 9:31 PM
Burnham urged to join EU pact to tackle small boats and fix Brexit ‘mess’
Lib Dems accused Nigel Farage’s Reform of preferring to claim they would ‘send in the Navy at taxpayers’ expense’ and than admit they’re responsible
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