The number of migrants crossing the English Channel to reach the UK has surpassed 150,000 since 2018, according to government figures analyzed by the PA news agency.
Key Statistics:
- Total Crossings: 150,243 people have made the journey since January 1, 2018.
- 2024 Crossings: 35,898 migrants have arrived in the UK via the Channel this year, a 22% increase from the same period last year.
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- Fatalities: At least 50 people have died attempting to cross the Channel in 2024, making it the deadliest year on record.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has emphasized the need to tackle Channel crossings, focusing on disrupting the criminal gangs behind the dangerous journeys. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has also pledged to address the issue through international cooperation with European law enforcement agencies.
Source: Vanguard
