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Port of Dover live as 50,000 migrants have crossed the Channel since Sir Keir Starmer became PM
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2:06:34Now PlayingMore than 50,000 migrants have crossed the Channel on small boats since Sir Keir Starmer became prime minister, Home Office data shows.
Figures published today reveal that 474 people crossed the Channel yesterday in eight small boats. This is the highest number of people to arrive in one day in August.
Sir Keir Starmer has been PM for 402 days. Rishi Sunak was in office for 603 days when he hit the unwanted tally.
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