Starmer's small boat crisis deepens as 2026 migrant crossings tops 5,000
- Postato il 9 aprile 2026
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The UK government faces mounting pressure as migrant arrivals via the English Channel surge beyond 5,000 in 2026. Recent favorable weather conditions have prompted a spike in small boat crossings, with nearly 300 individuals attempting the dangerous journey in a single day. Prime Minister Starmer's administration continues to struggle with border control policies while advocacy groups raise alarms about safety and humanitarian concerns.
Starmer's small boat crisis deepens as 2026 migrant crossings tops 5,000
Nearly 300 migrants crossed the English Channel in small boats in the past 24 hours - pushing the 2026 total past 5,000 as calm weather leads to more crossings.
