Channel Crossings Reach Yearly High as UK Faces Migrant Surge

Over 400 migrants arrived in the UK on Monday, marking the busiest day for Channel crossings in 2024 and bringing Rishi Sunak's leadership under scrutiny.

• More than 400 migrants reached the UK on Monday, the highest daily total for Channel crossings in 2024.
• The total number of migrants arriving in the UK under Rishi Sunak's premiership has surpassed 40,000.
• Critics argue that Sunak's promise to 'stop the boats' has not been fulfilled, as the number of crossings continues to rise.
• The UK and France have agreed to a new customs partnership aimed at disrupting the supply chain of boats used for Channel crossings.
• Despite efforts to curb crossings, the death of a seven-year-old girl in a capsizing incident highlights the ongoing human cost.

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