Migration on small boats across the English Channel is expected to reach record levels this year, with over 21,000 migrants crossing from France, a 55 percent increase from 2024. The previous year was notably deadly, with 73 migrant fatalities reported. Sir Keir Starmer is under pressure, as Labour promised to address small boat migration within their manifesto. In light of this, a key agenda item in the upcoming visit from French president Emmanuel Macron will focus on immigration policies, despite anticipated opposition from EU countries and Macron's political rivals.
Migration on small boats across the English Channel is on track to reach its highest-ever levels this year, with numbers breaking records even before the summer peak begins.
With more than 21,000 migrants already crossed the Channel from France this year, that's a 55 percent increase from the same period in 2024.
Labour promised to tackle small boats migration in its manifesto, with the issue set to be front and centre on the agenda for this week's visit from French president Emmanuel Macron.
Last year proved to be the deadliest for channel migration, with 73 migrants dying while making the crossing, but it appears the situation is only set to get worse.
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