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16/05/2016 Europe could face 'uprising' over migrant crisis

The former head of MI6, Sir Richard Dearlove, has warned that unless the European Union can take control of the migrant crisis, it will face a populist uprising.

The former head of MI6, Sir Richard Dearlove, has warned that unless the European Union can take control of the migrant crisis, it will face a populist uprising.

Sir Richard also criticised the plan to ease visa restrictions for Turks, saying it was like storing gasoline next to the fire you were trying to put out.

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