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The latest government data revealed that over 10,000 asylum seekers have reached Britain via small boats since the beginning of the year, highlighting a significant challenge for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as the country gears up for a national election on July 4th.
While there was a notable decrease of one-third in the number of arrivals compared to the previous year, with fewer people landing on England's southern beaches after crossing the perilous Channel, the figures remain concerning. From January to May 25th, 10,170 individuals arrived, marking an increase from 7,395 during the same period last year.
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Prime Minister Sunak's announcement earlier in the week regarding the deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda before the election has stirred controversy. The policy, which has faced legal hurdles for over two years, has been cast into doubt, especially given the Labour Party's strong lead in opinion polls. Labour, positioned to potentially end 14 years of Conservative rule, has vowed to abolish the policy if it secures victory in the upcoming election.
Stephen Kinnock, Labour's shadow immigration minister, criticized Sunak's government for its handling of the asylum seeker issue. He pointed out that the government's focus on deporting a limited number of individuals to Rwanda has diverted attention from the larger issue of thousands of people crossing the Channel monthly.
In response to the ongoing challenges, Labour has proposed the creation of a Border Security Command. This initiative aims to consolidate efforts from various agencies, including the police, domestic intelligence, and prosecutors, to collaborate with international counterparts in combating people smuggling.
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