Record numbers of migrants are arriving in the UK via small boats, sparking intense political pressure on Labour leader Keir Starmer. Recent data shows a new high, with authorities processing an unprecedented influx across the English Channel.
The surge has fueled public concern, as evidenced by a new poll revealing a decline in confidence in Starmer's handling of migration. Labour has pledged to expedite asylum appeals, aiming to address the backlog.
Conservative MPs are now claiming the far-right is "emboldened" by the situation, while critics argue Starmer is avoiding a crucial debate on asylum policy. Asylum hotels are increasingly strained, adding to the complexity of the crisis.
The government faces mounting challenges in managing the flow of migrants and addressing public anxieties surrounding immigration.
