Politics · 25 February 2026

Migrants reach Ramsgate in first Channel crossing since February 9

Migrants arrived in the UK on Wednesday after crossing the English Channel for the first time since February 9, when 322 people made the journey. People in lifejackets were brought ashore at Ramsgate, Kent, by a Border Force vessel. Home Office data shows 597 migrants have crossed the Channel so far this month. The crossing comes amid ongoing political debate, with Reform UK's Zia Yusuf recently calling for a mass deportation programme.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 February 2026 at 18:03

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