UK Sees Record Channel Crossings as Migrant Numbers Surge
Over 40,000 migrants have crossed the Channel since Sunak's pledge to stop the boats, raising election stakes and policy debates.
- A new daily high of 884 migrants arrived in the UK on one day, pushing 2024 totals above previous years.
- The total number of crossings since Sunak's pledge has reached around 41,500, challenging his election promises.
- Labour criticizes the Conservative government's handling of the crisis, proposing a new border security command.
- The Conservative government reiterates its commitment to the Rwanda policy despite legal challenges.
- Rescue operations continue as UK Border Force and RNLI respond to increasing numbers of small boats.
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