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Starmer Faces Pressure Amidst 20,000 Channel Crossings

7/10/2025

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Sir Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure to tackle the surge of over 20,000 Channel crossings this year. In talks with Emmanuel Macron, they explored a "one in, one out" migrant return deal. The UK is also considering limiting asylum seekers' benefits and introducing digital ID cards to curb illegal employment, striving to deter future crossings and enhance enforcement.

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Sir Keir Starmer is under mounting pressure to tackle the surge of over 20,000 Channel crossings this year. In talks with Emmanuel Macron, they explored a "one in, one out" migrant return deal. The UK is also considering limiting asylum seekers' benefits and introducing digital ID cards to curb illegal employment, striving to deter future crossings and enhance enforcement.