In the first half of the year, a record total of 19,982 people crossed the Channel in small boats, the highest figure since records started in 2018. This surge came despite Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's pledges to reduce these crossings and expenditure on housing asylum seekers. Starmer faces criticism from Labour MPs and refugee charities for adopting similar rhetoric to that of Reform UK. On a single day, 879 individuals arrived, showcasing the ongoing challenge of managing migration in the UK.
A record number of people have crossed the Channel in small boats in the first six months of this year, with 19,982 arrivals, marking the highest total for this period since 2018.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has defended his Government's record amidst criticism from Labour MPs and refugee charities regarding attempts to mimic Reform UK's rhetoric.
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