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Record 19,982 migrants cross English Channel since January 1

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Record 19,982 migrants cross English Channel since January 1
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Almost 20,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats from continental Europe since January 1, UK government figures showed Tuesday, a new record for the first six months of a year.

Some 19,982 made the dangerous journey, surpassing the previous record of 13,489 set in 2024 and adding more pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who promised to get a grip on migrant numbers when elected last year.

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