French President Francois Hollande has vowed to dismantle the “Jungle” migrant camp “definitively, entirely and rapidly” by the end of the year, during a visit to the port of Calais.
He strongly urged the UK to “play its part” in the humanitarian effort.
Mr Hollande was meeting police, port officials, and politicians but is not expected to visit the camp itself.
The fate of the camp and up to 10,000 people living there has become central to France’s presidential campaign.
Hollande says jungle camp to be demolished by end of year
French President Francois Hollande has vowed to dismantle the “Jungle” migrant camp “definitively, entirely and rapidly” by the end of the year, during a visit…