Overview

• 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.