Labour's Mahmood: Channel Crossings System Failing
Shadow Justice Secretary calls for immediate government action on small boat crossings, describing current approach as 'unacceptable' and demanding proper processing of asylum claims.
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Channel migrant crossings surge despite Rwanda policy
Exclusive analysis reveals dramatic increase in small boat crossings despite government's Rwanda policy, with hundreds making the perilous journey in recent days.
1,011 migrants cross Channel in single day - record 2024 tally
UK Border Force faces unprecedented surge as 15 small boats carrying migrants make dangerous Channel crossing, putting immense pressure on Rishi Sunak's immigration pledge ahead of general election.
Trump Proposed US Navy Sink Migrant Boats
Ex-President Donald Trump reportedly suggested a radical plan to Grant Shapps: using US naval forces to attack migrant vessels in the English Channel, raising profound defence and ethical concerns.
Trump Urged UK To Use Royal Navy Against Migrant Boats
Exclusive: Former US President Donald Trump has reportedly urged senior UK politicians to deploy the Royal Navy to intercept and turn back migrant vessels in the English Channel, a radical policy shift that would mark a dramatic escalation of Britain's im
UK's £480m Deal with France to Deport Channel Migrants
Exclusive: The UK government is negotiating a multi-million pound deal with France to fast-track the deportation of asylum seekers who cross the Channel. Critics label it a costly and ineffective 'admission of failure'.
First UK-Rwanda Deportation Flight Takes Off
The UK government has launched its controversial Rwanda deportation scheme, with the first flight carrying asylum seekers departing from a Ministry of Defence airfield. The move, a cornerstone of PM Boris Johnson's immigration policy, faces fierce legal c
UK and France sign new deal to stop small boat crossings
Britain and France announce a landmark agreement to increase patrols and intelligence sharing in a major effort to stop dangerous small boat crossings in the English Channel.
First Small Boat Migrant Returned to France in Landmark Deal
In a historic first, a migrant who crossed the Channel in a small boat has been returned to France under the UK's new bilateral agreement, signalling a major shift in immigration enforcement.
UK demands France stop all migrant boat crossings in tense clash
Home Secretary James Cleverly issues a formal request to French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin to stop all migrant Channel crossings, escalating diplomatic tensions over the small boats crisis.
France's Policy Shift Could Trigger Channel Crossing Surge
A leading think tank issues a stark warning that France's shift in Channel policing strategy could trigger a dramatic surge in small boat crossings, overwhelming UK border forces.
UK and France sign new Channel security pact to stop small boats
In a landmark move, UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper finalises a new security agreement with France, pledging millions to tackle small boat crossings and disrupt criminal smuggling networks in the Channel.
Starmer's 'one-in, one-out' asylum plan to stop small boats
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer proposes controversial 'one-in, one-out' asylum policy to address small boat crossings, challenging Rishi Sunak's Rwanda scheme with new France negotiations.
No 10 Denies UK-France Migrant Deal Is a Shambles
Downing Street fiercely denies reports that the UK's new migrant returns agreement with France has descended into chaos, with French officials allegedly refusing to honour the 'one-in, one-out' arrangement for Channel crossings.
France's First Channel Migrant Deportation Flight Abandoned
In a major blow to Anglo-French efforts, the inaugural one-to-one deportation flight for a Channel migrant was dramatically abandoned after the individual refused to board, highlighting the immense challenges in stemming the small boats crisis.
UK Detainees in Hunger Strike Protest Over France Returns
Exclusive report reveals desperate conditions and legal limbo for migrants held in UK detention centres under the new returns agreement with France. Mental health crises and hunger strikes escalate.
Two dead after migrant boat incident off Dorset coast
A major rescue operation unfolded off the Dorset coast after a small boat carrying migrants got into difficulty. Two people have died and a third is in a critical condition in a Bournemouth hospital.
Starmer unveils plan to scrap Rwanda scheme and tackle smuggling
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces a major crackdown on illegal immigration, pledging to scrap the Rwanda scheme and establish a powerful new Border Security Command to tackle people smuggling gangs.
UK-France Sign New Deal to Stop Migrant Boats
Britain signs a new multi-million pound deal with France to dramatically increase patrols and surveillance on French beaches, aiming to stop small boat Channel crossings before they launch.
Labour's small boat plan collapses amid legal chaos
Exclusive: Keir Starmer's flagship scheme to tackle Channel crossings is on the brink of collapse, overwhelmed by legal challenges and a lack of French cooperation. The Prime Minister's promise to 'stop the boats' faces its first major test.
Cleverly to France: Halt Channel Crossings After Migrant Deaths
Home Secretary James Cleverly issues a stern ultimatum to French authorities following the death of five migrants, including a child, in the English Channel. The UK intensifies pressure to stop the dangerous crossings.
Yvette Cooper blasts Tory 'gimmicks' on border security
Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper delivers a powerful rebuke of the Conservative government's immigration record, pledging a major crackdown on smuggling gangs and a new Border Security Command under a Labour government.
Channel Migrants Outnumber British Armed Forces
Exclusive analysis reveals the number of illegal migrants crossing the Channel has now exceeded the total strength of the UK's Royal Navy, Army, and RAF combined, raising profound questions about border security and national sovereignty.
Kent Police Ramp Up Patrols Amid Surge in Channel Crossings
Exclusive: Kent police and Border Force escalate operations amid a significant increase in small boat migrant crossings in the English Channel. New government measures face scrutiny as arrivals continue.
Five dead, including child, in Channel migrant boat tragedy
Five people, including a young child, have died after a small boat carrying over 100 migrants capsized in the English Channel. The UK Coastguard and French navy launched a major rescue operation in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Channel Migrant Boat Tragedy: Five Dead Including Children
Tragedy strikes the English Channel as a small boat carrying migrants capsizes, leaving five people dead, including two children. French authorities launch a major search and rescue operation amid growing concerns over dangerous crossings.
Labour to Scrap Rwanda Scheme, Unveils New Immigration Plan
Shadow Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils Labour's comprehensive plan to tackle illegal immigration, including scrapping the costly Rwanda scheme, establishing a new returns unit, and strengthening border security to clear the asylum backlog.
Woman dies in English Channel small boat crossing attempt
A woman has tragically died attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat, highlighting the escalating migrant crisis and perilous journeys undertaken despite government warnings.
Labour accused over border crisis as unescorted migrant boat lands
The Labour government confronts a major border security crisis as an unmanned migrant vessel lands in Kent, marking the first such incident in nearly three years and sparking fierce political criticism over immigration policy failures.
French Police with Automatic Rifles Patrol Beaches to Stop Migrants
Exclusive: French authorities intensify beach patrols in Calais and Dunkirk as migrant crossings to the UK surge. New images reveal the heightened security measures and the ongoing battle to secure the Channel.
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