Of all the promises made by Keir Starmer, the one that’s drawing the most fury right now is his vow to “smash the gangs” behind illegal Channel crossings. With nearly 10,000 migrants arriving by boat so far this year – a staggering 40% increase from the same time last year – people are questioning whether that promise was ever realistic to begin with. And tragically, dozens have already lost their lives in the process.
The heartbreaking reality of people drowning in the Channel has sparked renewed anger over the government’s decision to scrap the Rwanda policy introduced by the previous administration. Many believe that while the plan was controversial, it had the potential to scare off those thinking of risking the journey, reported The Express. Even before any flights took off, the threat alone was already having an impact, with reports suggesting migrants were choosing other routes, even bypassing the UK for Ireland.
