France: Calais migrant camp must be dismantled, says President Francois Hollande

“I am determined to see British authorities play their part in the humanitarian effort that France is undertaking here,” Hollande said, flanked by security forces.

The president will meet police, port officials and local politicians but is not expected to visit the camp itself.

The “Jungle” holds between 7,000 and 10,000 people, according to various estimates.

Calais authorities are building a wall funded by Britain to prevent migrants from smuggling onto lorries heading to the port.