Braverman to give statement on small boats incident in the channel

At 12.30 p.m., home secretary Suella Braverman will give a statement to the House of Commons on the small boats incident in the channel.

Two people who tried to cross the Channel in freezing conditions overnight are feared to have died according to reports this morning. An estimated 30 people were onboard the vessel, according to the UNHCR.

HM Coastguard launched lifeboats from Dover at 3.07am on Wednesday.