Migrant Crossings in the English Channel

Record number of migrants crossed the English Channel with 703 people arriving in 11 boats in a single day. Two migrants died in the attempt. Total of 25 migrants have died in the Channel in 2024. Labour Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer vowed to tackle illegal crossings but scrapped deportation scheme to Rwanda. Government focusing on dismantling people smuggling gangs.

Illegal Boat Migrants Crossing English Channel

The new Labour Party government in the UK faces criticism as over 3,000 illegal boat migrants crossed the English Channel from France since coming into power. The government is being questioned on its ability to address the issue.

People Smuggling Gangs Profiting from Illegal Boat Migration to Britain

People smuggling gangs are making up to £1.6 million per day helping illegal boat migrants enter Britain, charging each migrant £4,000 on average for the journey. The UK has poured millions into policing efforts, but thousands of migrants still successfully reach British beaches each year.