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.
Key Points
- Record number of migrants crossed the English Channel
- Labour government under Sir Keir Starmer facing challenges in addressing the issue
- Government focusing on creating a Border Security Command and using counter-terror powers
Pros
- Efforts to tackle illegal crossings
- Focus on dismantling people smuggling gangs
Cons
- Two migrants died in the attempt
- Uncertainty about government's detailed plans