migrants
It may come as somewhat of a surprise, but the world kept turning even as the chaos in Westminster continued.
As 39 people are found dead in a lorry in Essex, attention will once again be paid to the safety of migrants who risk their lives travelling to the UK via undocumented and dangerous means.
Discovery follows 39 dead bodies being found in a lorry container in Essex.
Ahmad has repeatedly tried to escape Calais 'hell' with wife and children.
Lance Corporal Kyle Harris had been suffering from PTSD, a court heard.
French authorities near Calais have increased patrols in a bid to curb the number of migrants attempting to cross the English Channel. A recent spike in attempted high-risk crossings by small boats has prompted the escalation of security operations.
Over 200 people were rescued by Spanish maritime authorities on Monday as they attempted the perilous cross over the ice-cold Mediterranean Sea to enter Spain.
Migrants, including a mother and her two children, said they came from Iraq.
Home Secretary Sajid Javid says about 230 migrants have tried to cross the Channel in December.
It comes as home secretary meets Whitehall officials after declaring channel crossings a 'major incident'.