LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE

Prime Minister Andy Burnham Promises Tougher Action on Small Boat Crossings Amid European Migration Pressure

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged a relentless response to small boat crossings after Channel arrivals surpassed two thousand since he took office. The government’s approach comes as European Union ministers hold emergency discussions following a sharp rise in migrant arrivals in the Spanish territory of Ceuta.

02 August 2026 · 23:04 UTC