Story perspectives

UK Sees Surge in Migrant Crossings Despite Labour's Promises

1/1/2026

36 2

Summary

Story summary

The UK experiences a rise in migrant crossings despite Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's pledge to combat people smuggling.
New legislation aims to grant law enforcement counter-terrorism-style powers to address the issue.
Labour seeks agreements with France to prevent crossings, including a plan for French intervention at sea, which is delayed due to safety concerns.
The "one in, one out" policy has returned 193 migrants to France while 195 asylum seekers entered the UK.
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp criticized Labour's strategy, citing the European Court of Human Rights' impact on asylum policies.

1 of 1

Story summary

The UK experiences a rise in migrant crossings despite Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's pledge to combat people smuggling.
New legislation aims to grant law enforcement counter-terrorism-style powers to address the issue.
Labour seeks agreements with France to prevent crossings, including a plan for French intervention at sea, which is delayed due to safety concerns.
The "one in, one out" policy has returned 193 migrants to France while 195 asylum seekers entered the UK.
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp criticized Labour's strategy, citing the European Court of Human Rights' impact on asylum policies.