Milestone Reached despite "Stop the Boats" Pledge
More than 25,000 migrants have now crossed the English Channel in small boats since Rishi Sunak became Prime Minister, dealing a blow to his promise to deter such journeys.
144 More Arrived in Small Boats on Friday
Last Friday, the number of arrivals reached a significant milestone, with 144 more migrants arriving in small boats. This comes amid recent incidents involving legionella on a barge and a tragic capsizing that claimed six lives in the Channel.
Ministers Appeal Court Decision Blocking Plan to Send Migrants to Rwanda
In an attempt to deter migrants from making the dangerous journey, ministers have appealed a Court of Appeal decision that blocked their plan to send migrants to Rwanda. The legal battle has also sparked pressure on the Prime Minister from Tory MPs to withdraw from the European Court of Human Rights.
Labour Calls for "Different Approach"
Labour's Shadow Immigration Minister Stephen Kinnock criticized Rishi Sunak's handling of the situation, stating that he has "fundamentally failed to get a grip," and called for a different approach to address the issue.
Tories Accuse Opposition of Opposing Practical Measures
In response to the criticism, the Tories accused Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and his fellow "lefty lawyers" of opposing every practical measure to stop migrant boat crossings.
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