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Anti-EU Lega leader Mr Salvini launched his latest scathing attack to the EU today while he was outlining the immediate actions of the government to tackle illegal immigration.

Speaking to journalists in parliament, he said: “I will have the honour to meet as soon as possible Libyan and Tunisian authorities.

“We are looking into how to avoid that help is given to immigrant trafficker.

“And meanwhile we are waiting for Europe to help Italy.

“If this didn’t happen, we would have means and voice to be heard.”