1,185 migrants reached the UK via English Channel since Sir Keir Starmer became PM, prompting a new Border Security Command and cross-border collaboration efforts.

Since Sir Keir Starmer became Prime Minister on July 5, over 1,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel, with 1,185 migrants reaching the UK, and 14,759 crossing this year, a 12% increase from 2023. The Home Office is working on a new Border Security Command to tackle people smuggling gangs responsible for the crossings and is collaborating with French and international partners to address the issue.

July 16, 2024
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