Migrants Resume Channel Crossings Under Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Approximately 100 migrants arrived in the UK via small boats on Wednesday morning, ending an 11-day hiatus in Channel crossings. The arrivals occurred during calm and sunny weather, with several vessels departing from Equihen-Plage, France, and landing in Dover, Kent. This marks the first successful crossing since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister on Monday.

Prime Minister Burnham retained Shabana Mahmood as Home Secretary, who pledged to continue curbing crossings and reforming the immigration system. In a separate enforcement action, the National Crime Agency seized roughly 50 boats and engines at the Port of Felixstowe, Suffolk. The shipment originated in China and was destined for Hamburg, Germany; officials believe the seizure disrupted crossing attempts for an estimated 2,000 people.

Reform UK spokesman Zia Yusuf criticized the new administration's approach, characterizing it as an "Open Borders" policy. He claimed that illegal arrivals are set to surpass 13,000 this week due to the change in leadership and favorable weather conditions.