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230 Migrants on Mega-Dinghy; Burnham Won’t Promise 2029 End

8/12/2026

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Britain recorded 230 migrants on a mega-dinghy in Dover Sunday, the largest single-vessel crossing.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he cannot promise to end Channel crossings before 2029.
Burnham noted small-boat arrivals are down about 40 % from 2025 after French enforcement.
Conservative Alex Burghart said he has heard no plan from Burnham and accused him of running away.

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Britain recorded 230 migrants on a mega-dinghy in Dover Sunday, the largest single-vessel crossing.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he cannot promise to end Channel crossings before 2029.
Burnham noted small-boat arrivals are down about 40 % from 2025 after French enforcement.
Conservative Alex Burghart said he has heard no plan from Burnham and accused him of running away.