Andy Burnham urged to 'stop the madness' as Channel migrant death toll hits 180
- Posted on September 27, 2026
- By Express
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In brief
The Channel crossing crisis continues to claim lives at an alarming rate, with fatalities reaching 180. Authorities and experts warn that official statistics significantly underestimate the true human cost, as numerous bodies remain unrecovered in maritime operations. Political pressure intensifies on regional leaders to implement comprehensive solutions addressing smuggling networks and unsafe migration routes across the English Channel.
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Andy Burnham urged to 'stop the madness' as Channel migrant death toll hits 180
EXCLUSIVE: Experts say to the true scale of the loss of human life is 'likely higher' than figures suggest as many bodies are never recovered.
