Burnham to be ‘relentless’ on small boat crossings after Ceuta crisis
Summary
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he will work hard to stop people crossing the English Channel in small boats after thousands of migrants entered Spain’s territory of Ceuta. He emphasized the need for safe and legal ways for refugees to come and said the UK is increasing efforts to fight human trafficking and control its borders.Key Facts
- Around 50,000 migrants entered Ceuta, a Spanish territory in North Africa, before most were returned to Morocco.
- The UK had its busiest day for small boat crossings this year, with 752 people arriving in one day.
- So far in 2025, about 14,526 people have crossed to the UK by small boats, which is fewer than last year.
- The UK has almost doubled the number of officers in the National Crime Agency fighting immigration crimes.
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood supports immigration reforms to reduce people risking boat journeys.
- Spain installed a long floating barrier in the water to stop migrants crossing from Morocco by boat.
- At least 72 people died trying to reach Ceuta during the recent migrant surge.
- Spain’s large migrant influx caused political tensions and questions about the Schengen free-movement zone.
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