The number of migrants crossing the English Channel into the UK increased by 25% in 2024, with 36,816 crossings recorded, marking a significant surge in activity.
This surge has occurred amid rising political pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour government, which is facing criticism over its handling of migrant issues.
Despite the increased crossings, Labour has pointed to a historic high in legal migration, with net figures reaching 728,000, indicating a complex migration landscape.
Starmer’s government has introduced Border Security Command and other strategies aimed at tackling smuggling networks, but experts caution that it's too early to determine effectiveness.
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