Overview

• Government data reveals 10,170 people have crossed the Channel in small boats so far this year.
• Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's pledge to 'stop the boats' faces scrutiny as election approaches.
• Labour promises to scrap the Rwanda deportation scheme if elected.
• The Home Office cites cooperation with French authorities in preventing crossings.
• 26,000 attempted crossings were thwarted last year, according to officials.