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Burnham’s First Week and the Boats | UK News
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Over 500 migrants arrived in the UK by small boat in just the first week of Andy Burnham’s premiership, including a dramatic 165-person dinghy and a recent two-man arrival — pushing annual totals past 13,000. While Burnham focused on domestic priorities like lowering bills and launching a Northern office, critics accuse him of ignoring the crisis, dubbing him “open borders Burnham.” Some within his party now demand naval intervention in the Channel, as deportation rates remain low despite record removals and falling asylum claims. Though arrivals are down 40% from last year, experts warn crossings could surge again — leaving the government under pressure to unveil a clear strategy.
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