Channel Crossings Surge Past 10,000 One Month Earlier Than Last Year
Five small boats have crossed the channel this morning in calm conditions. Figures to be confirmed by the Home Office later today will push small boat arrivals past the 10,000 mark for this year so far. Last year that number was only reached on 25 May. 10,000 is over 40% higher than the figure for this time last year…
The Home Office has issued a panicked release after Serco published a list of authorities in which it said it would offer landlords five-year deals to house migrants at the taxpayer’s expense. It denies that this is part of its plans…
Starmer told reporters just now: “I mean, obviously whilst people are waiting for their claims to be processed we’ve got to find accommodation.” Labour’s defensive line for the small boats situation is that it is removing individuals at a faster rate – 24,000 since entering government. Not nearly close enough to make a dent…