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Number of people crossing English Channel since 2018 believed to have reached 200,000

The Independent·Flora Thompson·25 days ago
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The number of migrants who have crossed the English Channel to the UK since 2018 is now believed to have surpassed 200,000, following recent arrivals. Dozens of individuals were observed reaching Dover, Kent, on Friday morning, pushing the total past this significant milestone. Analysis, based on government figures, indicates that 199,943 people had made the perilous journey to the UK as of Thursday, May 7, since records began on January 1, 2018. Official Home Office statistics are anticipated to confirm this grim landmark when released on Saturday. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said the immigration system is “totally broken”, adding: “Labour are failing to remove illegal immigrants, so it is no wonder they keep flooding in, as they know they will almost certainly get to stay. “Among them are many who go on to commit serious crimes, including murder, rape, and the sexual assault of young girls.…

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