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Andy Burnham says Brexit made Channel migrant crossings harder to stop

Andy Burnham says Brexit made Channel migrant crossings harder to stop

Prime Minister Andy Burnham attributes the UK's exit from the European Union to a "loss of collaboration with neighbours," stating that this has complicated efforts to prevent migrants from traversing the Channel in small boats. This follows Wednesday's arrival of over 700 individuals in the UK, although total crossings have decreased by 42% compared to last year.

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