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The Independent UK
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Christopher McKeon

Starmer to pledge more cash for border command in blitz on small boats

The Prime Minister will announce new investment in the UK’s Border Security Command as he said the world needed to ‘wake up’ to the reality of people smuggling. (Gareth Fuller/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Border Security Command is set to see its funding doubled as Sir Keir Starmer fixes his sights on ending small boat crossings.

The Prime Minister is expected to use a speech to the Interpol General Assembly in Glasgow on Monday to kick off a week-long blitz on the issue that will see him travel to Hungary for talks on tackling people smuggling.

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