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Migrants think Britain is an ‘El Dorado’, says Calais mayor

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Calais mayor Natacha Bouchart said Britain was hypocritical’ in criticising France over the surge in migrants.

Called for a summit with Britain to work out how to end the Channel crossings.

At least 12 migrants died on Tuesday when their dinghy broke up and sank three miles off the French coast.

Ten of the 12 dead were women including one who was pregnant and six were minors.

Most are thought to be from Eritrea .