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#SeekingRefuge: Lesbos' on-going battle to tackle refugee crisis

ITV News is on the Greek island of Lesbos to witness the ongoing battle of those seeking refuge in Europe.

Humanitarian agencies have estimated that more than 1,000 refugees arrive on the small island daily. In the early hours of Monday, ITV News witnessed dozens arriving safely.

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Burnham calls on May to 'show humanity' on refugees

Home Secretary Theresa May has been accused of "not responding to the unfolding nature" of the refugee crisis by Labour's Andy Burnham.

As ITV News records a typical day on a Greek island overwhelmed by refugees, the shadow home secretary urged Mrs May to "look at the TV pictures today" and "show some humanity".

Mrs May defended the Government's response and said "it is better for people not to try to make the dangerous journey across the Mediterranean and other routes into Europe".

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