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More than 150,000 migrants have crossed the Channel in the last seven years, according to analysis by the PA news agency.

The Prime Minister has put international co-operation with law enforcement agencies in Europe at the heart of his bid to cut the number of arrivals.

Authorities carry out series of operations off northern coast, as 451 people arrive in England on 11 boats

French authorities rescued over a hundred migrants trying to cross the English Channel on Wednesday, Christmas day, taking advantage of improved weather at the end of what has been the deadliest year on record for Channel crossings.

Two children, nine and six, arrived in UK alone after mother fell overboard and father tried to rescue her

Labour previously pledged to have the highest rate of returns since 2018 in their first six months in office.

Yvette Cooper met her Italian counterpart, Matteo Piandetosi, along with the UN refugee agency’s representative to the country, Chiara Cardoletti.

Yvette Cooper is also expected to address the right-wing Atreju gathering organised by the Italian prime minister’s party.

Crossings resumed on Thursday after an eight-day hiatus, with more than 600 arriving in a single day.

More than 34,500 people have made the crossing from France so far this year

Provisional Home Office figures show 33,973 people have arrived in the UK after making the crossing so far this year.