7,567 migrants arrived in small boats in the UK this year, a record high, prompting the Home Office to consider the Rwanda bill.

7,567 migrants have arrived in small boats in the UK this year, a record high since current records began. The highest monthly total was recorded in April, with 2,132 migrants arriving in 42 boats. The Home Office has stated that the Rwanda bill, which aims to deport asylum seekers arriving in the UK without necessary documentation to Rwanda for processing, is crucial in addressing the increasing number of Channel crossings.

May 01, 2024
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