Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp stated, 'Labour is failing abysmally to combat the Channel crossings. They scrapped the Rwanda deterrent before it had even started.' He emphasized that since the election, crossings increased 50% compared to the previous four months. Philp highlighted a need to reinstate the Rwanda scheme, referencing its previously successful deterrent effect in Australia. The failure to address this issue is, according to Philp, leading to a worsening crisis.
A maritime security source noted, 'The criminal gangs are prepared to push small boats out into the water whenever it's just about manageable.' They also reported that October was the busiest month on record since October 2022, with significantly increased small boat rescues and migrant deaths being a concerning trend. This reflects changing dynamics in the migration crisis where poor weather previously deterred attempts at crossing.
Labour leader Keir Starmer remarked, 'The world needs to wake up to the severity of the migration crisis affecting Europe, particularly the UK.' Calling for collaboration among global leaders, Starmer emphasized the importance of sharing resources and intelligence, aiming to tackle the issue upstream and effectively shut down smuggling routes.
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