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Frightened truckers using the busy port have called for the French army to be drafted in as routes to the ferry are blocked by felled trees which are then set ablaze. A return to the anarchy that has gripped Calais for successive summers comes as beleaguered Prime Minister Theresa May meets French President Emmanuel Macron today. They are due to discuss internet curbs to combat terrorism and the subject of Brexit is also likely to come on the agenda.

JONATHAN BUCKMASTER Gangs have set up burning roadblocks to try and stop UK-bound lorries in Calais, The Express reveals

British politicians say the deepening cross Channel crisis proves why we need a hard, clean departure from the EU to finally establish control at the besieged border post. Ukip home affairs spokeswoman Jane Collins said: “This is a classic example of why Britain voted for Brexit and why we need to take back control. We cannot allow the Remainers in Parliament to derail the process. Despite all the warnings it looks like the authorities have completely ignored the migrant problem in Calais.” In an exclusive 90-second clip shot from the cab of a UK-bound truck, dozens of migrants can be seen running along the hard shoulder of the A16 motorway leading to Calais.

This footage has chilling echoes of the chaos we saw in Calais last summer Charlie Elphicke, Conservative MP

Several trucks are forced to a halt as a burning tree blocks their route. A club-waiving mob then try to clamber into the back of the lorries. The Polish driver films the mayhem as he puts his hazard lights on and bravely runs the gauntlet. The distressing scenes are yet more evidence of the carnage that has unfolded since several hundred migrants returned to the area just six months after the notorious “Jungle” camp was demolished.

SG Drivers have called for the french army to be mobilised after burning trees blocked routes

French officials were confident a lid had been put on the problem when the giant squat was flattened in October and 10,000 UK-bound refugees were sent to processing centres across France. Yet despite spending hundreds of millions of pounds beefing up security in northern France, all signs point to another summer of chaos on our doorstep. Mrs May’s trip to France today will focus on terrorism but the future of border controls is likely to be high on the agenda.

Riot police begin destroying migrant camps in Paris Mon, October 31, 2016 Overnight fires broke out in many parts of the camp destroying shacks and makeshift shops along the camps main street. Many migrants have left by coach to be relocated at centres across France. Play slideshow 1 of 43

Charlie Elphicke, the Conservative MP for Dover, said: “This footage has chilling echoes of the chaos we saw in Calais last summer. We must work again to stop these dangerous people traffickers putting the lives of tourists and truckers at risk. It is more important than ever that our borders are strong and secure.” An investigation by the Daily Express in Calais last week found groups of men trying to force open lorry doors at truck stops. Aid workers have also been involved in ugly skirmishes with riot police who have stopped volunteers handing out aid to groups of illegals.

REUTERS Theresa May will today meet French President Emmanuel Macron

Around 9,000 lorries go through the port each day delivering trade worth up to £90billion to the UK annually. Dozens of European hauliers have refused to travel the route because reaching the port has become so dangerous. Some have been forced to use alternative docks like Dunkirk, Dieppe, Ostend and Cherbourg.

GETTY Politicians have claimed the chaos proves Britain needs to establish control at the border post