"It's quite remarkable that we are now overtaking the totals for the last two years at this point in the year, given the atrocious weather in the Channel in these first two months of 2026. And the fact we are seeing huge numbers already gathering in the migrant camps tells you we're likely to be in for another record year of arrivals."
"Macron is laughing at us because France has taken £700million of British taxpayers' money with the express goal of stopping the boats. What's happened? The boats are coming at a record pace. It's a joke. France is laughing at us."
Border Force vessels are assisting with interception, rescue, and safe landing operations for hundreds of migrants crossing the English Channel from France. More than 400 illegal migrants departed from Calais and Dunkirk on Wednesday morning, with authorities estimating up to 450 people currently on the water. French patrol vessels are tracking multiple dinghies, with smugglers exploiting warm weather conditions. This crossing attempt would represent the highest single-day total recorded this year. French and British agencies have already intercepted dozens of migrants, with many expected to be transferred to Ramsgate. Approximately 4,500 migrants remain in makeshift camps around Calais and Dunkirk awaiting crossing opportunities.
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