Hundreds of migrants have crossed the English Channel illegally today, bringing total crossings over Christmas and Boxing Day to more than 700. According to the official Home Office figures, 451 migrants crossed the English Channel illegally in 11 small boats on Christmas Day. GB News can confirm that six more small boats crossed into UK waters on Boxing Day, carrying at least 250 migrants.

More than 10,000 migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel since Labour won the general election. The latest crossings mean 10,024 arrivals have been recorded since Keir Starmer became Prime Minister on 04 July 2024.