Summary
The UK government is considering using former military barracks to house migrants arriving by small boats. This move comes amid a high number of migrant arrivals and pressure on the government to take a tougher stance. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and PM Keir Starmer are facing calls for stronger immigration policies.
Key Facts
- The UK government plans to move migrants from hotels to former military barracks.
- Over 30,000 migrants have arrived in the UK by small boat this year.
- More than 1,000 migrants arrived in a single day, one of the highest counts.
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood criticized the crossing numbers as "unacceptable."
- PM Keir Starmer faces pressure from Labour MPs to take a tougher approach to immigration.
- Starmer is making leadership changes aimed at boosting economic growth and welfare reform.
