How Britons see arrival of migrants crossing English Channel

As the UK tries to stop migrant arrivals across the English Channel, Al Jazeera asks residents on the coast if they think the situation is under control.

The arrival of refugees on small boats from France has dominated British media. The word “invasion” has been used by some politicians, with the people leaving France facing the ships of the navy and border forces.

A key part of Brexit was Britain taking back control of its borders.

Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull reports from Kent county.