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Starmer plans to ‘treat people smugglers like terrorists’ to cut crossings

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer gave a speech during the Interpol General Assembly (Russell Cheyne/PA) - (PA Wire)

Sir Keir Starmer said the Government will “treat people smugglers like terrorists” as he announced a further £75 million for his border security command.

The Prime Minister drew parallels with his earlier work in counter-terrorism as he spoke at the Interpol General Assembly in Glasgow on Monday, marking the start of a week-long campaign on small boat crossings.

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