Labour under fire as small boat arrivals increase by 29%
Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, is facing criticism for losing control of the country's borders as small boat arrivals have surged by 29% since his party came to power. The Conservative Party has pointed out that there have been 23,242 migrant crossings, a significant rise from the 18,004 recorded during the same period last year.
Tories blame Labour for ditching Rwanda deterrent
The Tories have slammed Labour for abandoning the Rwanda deportation policy, which was meant to act as a deterrent. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp highlighted that the number of illegal immigrants arriving in December was three times higher than the previous year, calling it a "catastrophic mistake" on the part of the government.
Government vows to tackle people-smuggling gangs
In response to the growing concerns, a Home Office spokesman emphasized the importance of ending dangerous small boat crossings, which not only threaten lives but also undermine border security. The government is committed to dismantling the business models of people-smuggling gangs and holding them accountable for their actions.
