More than 500 migrants sailed to UK as Keir Starmer told Brits he’s taking BACK control of borders

Over 500 migrants used calm seas yesterday to journey to Britain, as the Prime Minister asserted his commitment to reclaiming control of our borders.

This incident signifies that at least 12,000 individuals have now crossed the Channel on small boats this year, effectively undermining Sir Keir Starmer’s promises of a stringent crackdown.

More than 500 migrants used calm seas yesterday to head to Britain — as the PM insisted he was taking back control of borders
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The first boat carrying channel migrants arrives at Dover 7:32AM
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By the time the PM started speaking at around 8:30AM, two boatloads of Channel migrants had already arrived at Dover
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Despite the government’s vow to dismantle people-smuggling gangs, 2025 is on track to be a record year for crossings.

In an early-morning press conference, the Prime Minister addressed the nation, discussing the challenges of immigration. Footage showed scores of young men arriving at Dover after days of favorable weather, leading to a surge in numbers.

Sir Keir emphasized that no one should attempt to cross the Channel on a small boat. However, migrants were captured celebrating their arrival while being transported to taxpayer-funded accommodation.

Later, Nigel Farage shared a video on TikTok featuring masked male migrants, some wearing Palestine colors, giving the thumbs-up as they departed Calais early yesterday.

The second arrives just as Keir Starmer started speaking to the nation at 8:33AMCredit: Gary Stone

9:29AM signals another arrival at Dover
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No let-up, with another boat carrying Channel migrants coming into port at 12:45PM
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The leader of the Reform Party claimed that footage was shared this morning from the French coast on a social media platform commonly used by smugglers to advertise their services.

He expressed anger, stating, “While Keir Starmer was making promises he can’t keep in London, these were the scenes in Calais and Dover this morning.”

At least another 500 individuals arrived in the United Kingdom yesterday by boat, with one person tragically losing their life during the perilous crossing of the Channel.

The calm seas that prevailed yesterday contributed to the surge in people attempting the treacherous 21-mile journey to Dover.