Starmer issues warning after record number of small boat channel crossings in one day
Briefly

Sir Keir Starmer, during a press conference in Glasgow addressing the Strategic Defence Review, reiterated his stance that crossing the English Channel should not occur. This statement comes on the heels of an alarming statistic where over 1,100 migrants reached the UK in a single day, the highest so far in 2025. Starmer mentioned the UK is actively working with France and other countries to enhance efforts to prevent illegal crossings, responding to public concerns over safety in the English Channel.
Starmer emphasized that no one should be crossing the channel and the UK is collaborating with France and other nations to address illegal crossings.
Over 1,100 migrants arrived in the UK this Sunday, marking the highest single-day record in 2025.
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