Ben & Jerry's got into a fight with the British government over its 'lack of humanity' towards migrant boat people arriving from France

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• Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry's unexpectedly found itself in a huge row with the British government after the company criticized its handling of migrant boats arriving from France. 
• UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has taken a strict stance on the issue, announcing that the government would stop any "illegal" attempts to reach the country.
• In a scathing Twitter thread, Ben & Jerry's called on the British government to show more "humanity", adding "people cannot be illegal."
• In retaliation, British ministers branded Ben & Jerry's ice cream "overpriced junk food," and told the company to "stick to making ice cream."
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Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry's has found itself in a heated row with the British government after the company criticized its handling of migrants arriving by boat from France.

The UK has seen more than 500 people arriving in dinghies on its beaches in the last few days, prompting Home Secretary Priti Patel to announce certain measures the government was taking to stop "illegal" attempts to reach the country.

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