Minister admits Labour hasn’t tackled small boats crisis as crossings to hit 50,000

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Next article

Baroness Jacqui Smith insisted the number of people crossing the Channel was not the current government’s fault

I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice

A minister has admitted that the government has so far failed to tackle the small boats crisis, as the number of people who have crossed the Channel since Labour took power looks set to surpass 50,000.