Small boat crossings to hit 50,000 since Labour came to power

Since Labour came to power, small boat crossings in the English Channel are expected to reach 50,000, with 49,797 arrivals as of Sunday, according to Home Office data. The government is working on deterring crossings with a "one in, one out" returns deal with France. Critics, including the Conservative Party, argue that Labour has "surrendered our borders," amidst the ongoing challenge of cracking down on people-smuggling gangs. Baroness Jacqui Smith highlights the government's progress on tackling people smuggling and upcoming returns under the UK's agreement with France, as part of efforts to end dangerous small boat crossings that threaten lives and border security.