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What is the public perception?

Public perception of Channel crossings can be influenced by media coverage and political rhetoric. The Sky News poll shows a significant portion of the British public mistakenly believes numbers have increased, despite official figures showing a decrease. This highlights a disconnect between data and public understanding of the issue.

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