More than 35,000 individuals crossed the Channel this yr in keeping with newest figures

Home Office figures present that greater than 35,000 individuals have make the crossing into the UK thus far this yr, a 20% enhance from 2023.

The borders minister, Dame Angela Eagle, has instructed Sky News the federal government will not put a timeline on chopping the variety of small boat crossings.

But these working with individuals who have crossed on small boats have criticised plans to impose targets saying they’re "not helpful" and if figures aren’t reached, "people lose trust".

Read extra: https://news.sky.com/story/more-than-35-000-migrants-arrive-in-uk-by-crossing-in-small-boats-this-year-13274016

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