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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Audrey Liza M. Nolasco

BBC Breakfast Draws Backlash After Reporting Bigger Migrant Boats Despite Crossings at Six-Year Low

BBC Breakfast faces viewer backlash after spotlighting larger migrant boats despite Channel crossings reportedly hitting a six-year low (Credit: BBC BREAKFAST/YOUTUBE SCREENSHOT)

The BBC Breakfast programme has drawn criticism after reporting that people-smuggling gangs are turning to larger boats, despite presenter Naga Munchetty telling viewers that Channel crossings were at a six-year low.

Its migrant boat report revealed that criminal groups were reportedly running short of smaller vessels and adapting by using fewer, larger boats capable of carrying far more passengers.

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