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Migrant crisis: More than 700 migrants cross Channel illegally over Christmas and Boxing Day


Published on 2024-12-26 12:01:35 - MSN
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  • Hundreds of migrants have crossed the English Channel illegally today, GB News can confirm, bringing total crossings over Christmas and Boxing Day to more than 700. According to the official Home Office figures,

Over the Christmas and Boxing Day period, more than 700 migrants successfully crossed the English Channel illegally, arriving in the UK. This surge in crossings highlights the ongoing migrant crisis, with the total number of arrivals for the year reaching 29,382. The crossings occurred despite adverse weather conditions, with migrants using small boats to make the journey. This situation has reignited debates on immigration policy, border security, and the humanitarian aspects of the crisis, as the UK government faces increasing pressure to address both the safety of migrants and the control of its borders.

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