Burnham to be ‘relentless’ on small boat crossings after Ceuta crisis
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged a 'relentless' approach to managing small boat crossings following the recent migration crisis in Ceuta. He emphasized the need for controlled borders alongside the establishment of safe routes for refugees.
Why it matters
The statement signals a shift in UK immigration policy and highlights the government's attempt to balance border security with humanitarian obligations.
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Andy Burnham has pledged to be “relentless” in tackling small boat crossings after tens of thousands of migrants entered the Spanish territory of Ceuta, and he said “safe routes” for refugees were necessary to tackle trafficking gangs.
Speaking during a visit to Dover, the prime minister said he had been assured by the Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, that approximately 98% of the estimated 50,000 people who entered Spain’s north African territory of Ceuta last week had now been returned to Morocco.
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