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Migrant Vessels Continue to Frequently Traverse English Channel Daily, Approaching All-Time High of Incoming Crossings per Unit of Time

In the last week, a staggering 2,222 small boat migrants have made their way across the Channel, which equates to roughly one every five minutes. This recent influx brings the total number of channel crossings since Labour.

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Migrants Arrive via Small Boats at Near-Record Pace Every Five Minutes in the English Channel
Migrants Arrive via Small Boats at Near-Record Pace Every Five Minutes in the English Channel

Migrant Vessels Continue to Frequently Traverse English Channel Daily, Approaching All-Time High of Incoming Crossings per Unit of Time

Incessant Arrivals:Over 2,222 migrants have flooded the English Channel within the past week, averaging one migrant every five minutes. This alarming increase brings the total number of crossings since Labour took power to an astounding 40,000.

The summer of 2022 has witnessed a surge in arrivals, with 489 migrants arriving on Tuesday alone, making the dangerous journey from French beaches in eight dinghies. French police stand idly by, allowing smuggling syndicates to operate with impunity.

Emmanuel Macron's Response:

Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to alter French law, empowering his officers to intercept migrants in the shallow waters, disrupting the activities of these smuggling gangs.

Nigel Farage's Warning:

Nigel Farage, however, argues that the crisis will continue until the UK addresses the root causes driving migrants to attempt the perilous journey across the Channel.

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood's Call for ECHR Overhaul:

In related news, Shabana Mahmood, the Justice Secretary, has called for an overhaul of the European Convention on Human Rights, citing a "growing perception" that human rights rules serve as tools for criminals to evade responsibility. The ECHR, the Council of Europe has acknowledged, is in need of change.

UK's Vow to Curb Bogus Rulings from Strasbourg:

As the UK grapples with this migration crisis, the government has vowed to take control over domestic courts adopting questionable rulings from the ECHR. Mahmood stated that foreign criminals should expect to be removed from the country if they commit serious crimes.

Despite these efforts, the UK government has faced criticism for siding with foreign criminals over the British public. For instance, a recent case saw an Albanian criminal stay in the UK due to his son's refusal to eat international chicken nugget varieties, while a Pakistani paedo managed to avoid deportation by claiming he would face religious persecution in his homeland.

Prioritizing Public Safety:

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp accused the government of putting the interests of foreign criminals ahead of British citizens. He urged the UK to abandon the Human Rights Act when dealing with immigration matters, arguing for stricter policies to protect the rights of British citizens.

Sources:- [1] "U.K. vows to 'smash the gangs' who organize migrant crossings" (Reuters, 2022)- [2] "U.K. plans to end asylum seekers’ access to lawyers, housing, and benefits" (The Guardian, 2022)- [3] "Emmanuel Macron to allow French police to intercept migrant boats in Channel" (The Independent, 2022)- [4] "UK government publishes immigration White Paper" (Home Office, 2022)- [5] "UK authorities lock down over asylum claim backlog" (The Times, 2022)

  1. The ongoing migration crisis, with over 40,000 migrants crossing the English Channel since Labour took power, has led to intense discussions in the realm of politics and general-news, with figures like Emmanuel Macron and Nigel Farage offering contrasting opinions on the issue.
  2. The UK's Justice Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has called for a reform of the European Convention on Human Rights, suggesting that it is being misused by criminals to avoid responsibility, a sentiment echoed in the general-news and politics discourse.

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