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UK Channel Crossings Hit 25K in Record Time for 2025

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5 days ago

Above: Migrants on board an RNLI lifeboat on July 30, 2025. Image copyright: Gareth Fuller/PA Images/Getty Images

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The Spin

Pro-government narrative

To tackle the small boats crisis, the government is implementing comprehensive measures to disrupt people-smuggling networks through enhanced international cooperation and new enforcement powers. Recent actions include increased surveillance, strengthening working ties with France, and establishing specialized units to disrupt criminal operations at their source.

Home Office

Government-critical narrative

The surge in Channel crossings represents a complete failure of the government's immigration policies. Starmer scrapped the Rwanda deterrent, and his "smash the gangs" promise has proven hollow as crossings hit record levels. Furthermore, the proposed France deal will barely make a dent, potentially taking up to a decade to address current arrivals.

Daily Mail