The latest set of UK government statistics paint a bleak picture for a crisis at the UK’s shores. According to small boats data published by the UK government the last week saw just over 900 migrants illegally arrive on the south coast.
It’s not a positive figure for a government just elected. It’s inherited a situation that has lasted years. It’s a clear breach of our sovereignty and laws. Already a former Prime Minister tried to clear a backlog of arrivals and send others to Rwanda. His plan didn’t work.
Sir Keir Starmer now has a difficult task ahead of him. If he seeks to deal with it he’ll need to pull a rabbit out of a hat. He’s made promises already and under his leadership the Home Office have made a string of announcements regarding its resolution but the stats speak for themselves.