More than 1,000 migrants cross the Channel over just three days, heaping pressure on Rishi Sunak’s vow to end small boat journeys as figures show arrivals so far this year closing in on figure for 2022
- Some 333 people were detected crossing the English Channel on Sunday
- The crossings have been aided by calm weather and favourable winds
More than a thousand migrants have crossed the Channel in the past three days, official figures revealed today, heaping huge pressure on Rishi Sunak’s vow to end the arrival of small boats.
Some 333 people were detected crossing the English Channel in small boats on Sunday, the Home Office said.
There were 374 people detected on Saturday and 486 on Friday, meaning 1,193 people have been detected in the past three days.
The crossings have been aided by calm weather and favourable winds in the Channel, one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.
The total number of small-boat arrivals so far this year remains below the equivalent number at this point last year. But they are getting closer.
More than 11,600 people had made the crossing by June 18 2022, while the figure for 2023 so far is 10,472.
The total number of small-boat arrivals so far this year remains below the equivalent number at this point last year. But they are getting closer.
Crossings have picked up in recent days after a quiet period earlier in the month, with 2,862 people reported to have arrived between June 10 and 18.
Crossings have picked up in recent days after a quiet period earlier in the month, with 2,862 people reported to have arrived between June 10 and 18.
Seven boats were detected on Sunday, which suggests an average of around 48 people crossed the Channel per boat.
Total crossings last year were 45,755.
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