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Record 1,194 Migrants Cross Channel Amid Immigration Crisis

6/4/2025

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A staggering 1,194 illegal migrants made the perilous journey across the English Channel to the UK on Saturday, shattering the daily record for 2025. With total crossings now at 14,808 this year, Prime Minister Keir Starmer grapples with mounting pressure to address rising voter anxieties over immigration.

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A staggering 1,194 illegal migrants made the perilous journey across the English Channel to the UK on Saturday, shattering the daily record for 2025. With total crossings now at 14,808 this year, Prime Minister Keir Starmer grapples with mounting pressure to address rising voter anxieties over immigration.