More than 500 migrants cross English Channel on Wednesday, provisional statistics show
Thursday, 21 March 2024 More than 500 migrants are believed to have crossed the English Channel on Wednesday, the highest number in one day so far this year.
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has dismissed the government's proposed powers to address illegal immigration as "laughable", claiming they will have no impact. He emphasised the importance of a strong deterrent, such as the Conservatives' Rwanda plan, in preventing small boat crossings in the English Channel.
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Home Office minister Seema Malhotra says it will take time to tackle illegal immigration as figures show a 25 per cent increase in English Channel crossings during 2024, compared to the previous year.
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Thursday, 21 March 2024
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