PM to address border crisis amid concern that small boats crossing Channel will remain key issue this parliamentPlans to tackle the “national security threat” of people smugglers will receive an extra £75m and a new team of detectives, Keir Starmer will announce on Monday, in the latest move to curb small boats in the Channel.The prime minister is expected to address irregular migration at two events this week amid concern within No 10 that the government must offer a viable alternative to the Conservatives’ defunct Rwanda scheme. Continue reading…
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Author : Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor
Publish date : 2024-11-04 00:03:22
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Keir Starmer to create team to tackle ‘national security’ threat of people smugglers
