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How many asylum seekers arrive by boat?
In the year to June 2026, 5,875 Eritrean asylum seekers arrived by small boat, making up a large proportion of the 6,952 total Eritrean arrivals. This highlights the increasing reliance on irregular routes for asylum seekers reaching the UK, a key concern for the Home Secretary.
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