
Hundreds Attempt English Channel Crossing as Migrant Surge Continues
Several boats carrying over 400 people have set out from France, with some already reaching UK territory.

Several boats carrying over 400 people have set out from France, with some already reaching UK territory.

Reform UK leader criticised the government after Channel crossings surpassed last year’s total, warning the problem will worsen and the public will grow angrier.

After weather caused a four-week pause, vessels carrying migrants have reappeared in UK waters—fuelling illegal immigration.

Home secretary Shabana Mahmood has overseen 10,000 arrivals in 66 days—the fastest pace since 2022.

Despite the new UK-France deportation scheme, migrants continue to cross the Channel illegally, with over 39,000 arrivals so far this year.

Crossings resume after bad weather; this year’s total reaches around 38,000.

Migration expert Robert Bates says it was “utter naivety” to trust Macron’s government in the first place.

Maritime officials’ warnings point to the crisis caused by Labour’s failing border policy.

The former Australian PM offers a sensible approach, though it would likely be hampered by Britain’s membership of the ECHR.

As 1300+ ‘small boat’ migrants arrived on UK shores over the weekend, a large boat astounds British authorities.