Nigel Farage on the 'sheer scale' of the migrant crisis
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The number of people who reached British shores so far this year has already exceeded the entire 2020. Home Secretary Priti Patel stressed her “unwavering determination to stop these dangerous crossings”.
In total, 378 people were detained for attempting to cross the Channel by UK authorities.
France stopped another 178 migrants.
Figures show that, as of last week, 8,452 people have crossed over and reached the UK this year.
This number exceeds the figure for the entire year of 2020 when 8,452 migrants crossed the Channel.
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In total, 378 people were detained for attempting to cross the Channel by UK authorities.
France stopped another 178 migrants.
Figures show that, as of last week, 8,452 people have crossed over and reached the UK this year.
This number exceeds the figure for the entire year of 2020 when 8,452 migrants crossed the Channel.
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The number of people who attempted to cross the Channel on Sunday has not been confirmed yet.
“Border Force is currently dealing with ongoing small boat incidents off the Kent coast,” a spokesperson from the Home Office told the Guardian.
“Further details will be provided after the initial response and once the situation has been resolved.”
Last week Priti Patel announced that the Home Office has agreed to more than double the number of police patrolling French beaches.
The UK Government is set to give France £54 million for this agreement.
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