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Desperation and hopes of a better life outweigh fears about perilous crossing

Your digest of analysis from the British and international press

Your digest of analysis from the British and international press

Boris Johnson heightens farmers’ fury with bacon sandwich comments

Insiders say Boris Johnson is asking ‘what the f*** is the Home Office doing’ about increase in arriving asylum seekers

Polling reveals swing in public attitudes as government closes door to child migrants

New research suggests population has fallen by 1.3 million as foreign-born workers flee during pandemic

Member states are split over new pact aimed at ending migration disputes

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Newly formed Common Sense Group of politicians urges Boris Johnson to ban refugees from ‘safe’ countries

Chinese ambassador says UK’s offer to three million of the territory’s residents breaches international law

Number of unaccompanied minors seeking refuge in UK rose to 3,650 last year

US president has suspended entry to skilled workers including bankers, IT experts and doctors

New NAO report says government has not updated estimated figures for undocumented migrants for 15 years

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Labour brands the legislation a ‘threat to the national interest’

US president accused of exploiting crisis to promote ‘America First’ policies

Anti-immigrant sentiment turns in favour of foreign workers - for now

Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Monday 24 February

Points-based immigration plan would disqualify low-skilled workers from visas

EU migration into the UK falls to lowest level since 2003

Labour told it is ‘out of touch’ with voters on freedom of movement

Plane carrying detainees leaves UK despite 11th-hour court ruling

Polls suggest that attitudes have changed since the 2016 referendum

Boris Johnson announces Global Talent visa to show UK is ‘open to talented minds’

State Department gives visa officers new powers to block pregnant women from entering the country

Priti Patel ‘pushing for early introduction’ of Australian-style approach

Legal watchdog says simplifying 1,100-page rulebook would save £70m

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Home Secretary Priti Patel pledges points-based system