U.K GOV. Migrant Crisis: PM Starmer Labour Promised Unfilled After Nearly One Year

Ace Breaking News – Headlines News & Views on Record migrant crossings

“A record number of people have crossed the Channel in small boats in the first six months of this year, figures reveal, despite Sir Keir Starmer’s pledge to “smash” the smuggling gangs. Just days before the prime minister marks one year in office, data from the Home Office shows a total of 19,982 people have arrived in the UK since the start of 2025 – the highest total for the halfway point of the year since data was first collected on migrant crossings in 2018.

The prime minister has been struggling to bring down both the number of boat crossings and the amount of money spent on housing asylum seekers in hotels across the UK. But he has also faced criticism from left-wing Labour MPs and refugee charities, who have accused Sir Keir of attempting to copy Reform UK’s inflammatory rhetoric.” – The Independent

• Migrant Channel crossings hit a record 20,000 in six months – The Times
• Record number of migrants crossing Channel for first half of year: What’s driving the increase? – ITV News
• Inept French cops given £500m of YOUR cash for planes, quad bikes & drones STILL fail to stop migrant boats – The Sun

Comment:

• It’s time to rip up the outdated refugee convention – Melanie Phillips, The Times
• Hard-working Brits foot £3bn bill for flood of migrants Labour is letting into UK – and bigger tax black hole to come – Jane Moore, The Sun

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