Channel Crossings Resume Under New PM | Belfast News

Migrant crossings of the English Channel have resumed under new leadership, with boats reaching Dover amid favorable weather — the first attempt since Andy Burnham took office. On the French side, chaotic scenes unfolded as migrants rushed to board overcrowded vessels, some waving goodbye as boats left, while authorities scrambled to rescue those in the water and prevent families, including a baby, from boarding. Shabana Mahmood, now Home Secretary, vows to continue reducing crossings and reforming immigration. Data shows 77,183 migrants arrived last term, compared to just 12,469 so far this year — a sharp drop. Official figures for Wednesday’s crossings, the first under Burnham, will be released Thursday, offering the first real measure of the new government’s impact. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/160681fdbe872bb7