Andy Burnham Vows 'Relentless' Action on Channel Small Boat Crossings

UK’s Burnham pledges ‘relentless’ focus on illegal migration

The UK government has more than doubled the number of crime agency officers deployed to combat human smuggling in the past 18 months as it steps up efforts to stop the gangs behind illegal migration. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on a trip to the port of Dover that he would be “relentless” in addressing small-boat crossings and build on work that has seen National Crime Agency officers on the case increased to almost 800 from 376 at the start…

Andy Burnham vows 'relentless' action on Channel small boat crossings

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to be "relentless" in tackling small boat crossings during a visit to Dover

Burnham pledges to be ‘relentless’ in tackling small boat crossings

The Prime Minister highlighted that crossings are down significantly compared to the numbers for this time last year.

Burnham Vows His Government Will Be 'Relentless' In Tackling Small Boats Crisis

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks to the media Andy Burnham has promised his government will be “relentless” in curbing how many people arrive in the UK on small boats.Speaking from Dover, the prime minister said the number of English Channel crossings are down by 50% this year compared to the same period in 2025.“The month we’ve just had in July has been the lowest number for six years,” he said. “So clearly progress has been made.“B…

PM visits Kent and vows to be ‘relentless’ in tackling small boat crossings

The Prime Minister visited Kent today and promised his government would not be “complacent” in tackling small boat crossings.

Burnham vows to be 'relentless' on small boats crisis - and aims a dig at rivals

Andy Burnham has said he will be relentless in tackling small boat arrivals as he took a veiled swipe at his right-wing opponents for playing politics.