He promised to smash the gangs. He scrapped the Rwanda plan before it even launched. Now, the UK is facing a worsening border crisis, as a new daily record of illegal Channel crossings leaves the country grappling with how to respond.
On Sunday, a staggering 1,194 migrants crossed into Britain via small boats, marking the highest daily total for 2025. Border Force vessels, already stretched to their limits, were forced to call on fishing boats, private yachts, and even kayaks for assistance in rescue operations.
Originally estimated at around 1,000, the confirmed figure has sparked renewed criticism of both French and UK authorities. Eyewitnesses report French officers merely escorting the boats toward UK waters instead of intercepting them. Despite new powers that reportedly allow French police to turn boats back in shallow waters, these measures appear unused, according to GB News.
Critics argue Britain’s asylum system is being overwhelmed by a wave of economic migrants who exploit legal loopholes, aided by a network of smuggling gangs and complicit legal advisors. A recent investigation by the Daily Mail revealed that some immigration lawyers have allegedly coached clients on what to say to manipulate the system.
“This is no longer sustainable,” one commentator wrote. “The entire process is being abused while British taxpayers foot the bill.”
The numbers paint a grim picture. As of June 2, more than 14,600 people have crossed the Channel illegally this year—a 30% increase on the same period in 2024 and the highest ever recorded in the first five months since small boat crossings began in 2018.
What infuriates many is not just the scale but the perceived incentives. Arrivals are reportedly provided with hotel accommodation, three meals a day, clothing, mobile phones, and financial assistance—all while many British pensioners, farmers, and workers struggle under rising costs and public service cuts, according to GB News.
One case frequently cited is that of Joyce Baidoo, a Ghanaian national who remained in the UK for 25 years despite a deportation order in 2007 and a conviction for fraud. After serving a 10-month prison sentence, she won a human rights case allowing her to stay.
The call now is for action, not rhetoric. Many critics are urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to address the crisis head-on.
“This is a national emergency,” one voice declared. “Instead of calling a press conference about Nigel Farage, how about explaining to the taxpayer how you plan to end this £8 million-a-day disaster? If you want public support—stop the boats.”
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