Migrant Channel crossings top 23,000 so far this year after 2k arrivals

More than 20,000 asylum seekers have crossed the Channel this year A significant influx of migrants arrived in small boats last week after making the hazardous journey across the English Channel. According to data analysed by PA more than 2,000 people made the risky trip from Monday, September 4, to Sunday, September 10. The influx of boats coincided with a period of warm weather which made the crossing less dangerous. On Saturday alone, 425 people were detected crossing in seven small boats, which equates to around 61 passengers per vessel. The number rose on Sunday when 389 individuals were spotted arriving in six boats. Over the course of the weekend, a staggering 800 migrants arrived in the UK It brings the weekly total to 2,017, a significant figure which highlights the urgency of addressing the ongoing issue of Channel crossings. The recent arrivals have pushed the provisional total for the year so far to 23,103 migrants arriving in the UK. Before a crackdown in 2022, approximately 27,000 arrivals were recorded. Official government figures show around 30,700 crossings have occurred since Rishi Sunak took the role of Prime Minister from Liz Truss on October 25 last year. According to data analysed by the PA news agency, over 2,000 individuals crossed in one week SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Trending