Small boat crossings to hit 50,000 since Labour came to power
Summary
Around 50,000 people have crossed the English Channel in small boats since the Labour Party came to power last summer. The UK government and the Conservative Party have criticized the rise in crossings and are working on ways to stop people-smuggling. The UK and France have a "one in, one out" agreement to handle migrant returns.Key Facts
- Since Labour took power last summer, 50,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats.
- Home Office data showed 49,797 arrivals as of a recent Sunday.
- The UK has a "one in, one out" deal with France to manage migrant returns.
- The government is trying to tackle people-smuggling gangs.
- New measures include the Borders Bill and possible prison sentences for smuggling activities.
- Protests have happened outside UK hotels that house asylum seekers.
- Migrants are often fleeing conflict zones like Sudan.
- The Refugee Council suggests increasing safe and legal routes into the UK.
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