Royal Navy serviceman who died after helicopter crashed in English Channel named
Friday, 6 September 2024 A Royal Navy serviceman who died when a helicopter ditched in the English Channel during a training exercise has been named as Lieutenant Rhodri Leyshon.
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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Friday, 6 September 2024
A Royal Navy serviceman who died when a helicopter ditched in the English Channel during a training exercise has been named as Lieutenant Rhodri Leyshon.
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