0h 23min, aug 12, 2025 y - Migrant Crossings hit 50,000 under Labour

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The number of migrants to cross the English Channel in small boats since Labour came to power last summer has surpassed 50,000.

Home Office data shows 50,271 people have made the journey, after 474 migrants arrived on Monday.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said the government "will turn this around", adding she appreciates "the frustrations that people feel".

At the general election, Labour pledged to "smash" people-smuggling gangs and reduce Channel crossing numbers. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said Tuesday's figure showed that plan "was just a slogan".

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