Claim: The UK's welfare system, public services and lax border controls explain the presence of migrants at Calais trying to cross.
Fact-check: Why are there so many migrants at Calais? - Full Fact
Verdict: benefits aren't available to illegal immigrants, although asylum seekers get some support and use of public services. it's hard to say how secure the border is.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Conor James Mckinney
Date published: 2015-07-30T00:00:00