Home Office figures for Friday end a spell of more than a week with no new arrivals in Dover due to poor weather
More than 1,000 people crossed the Channel in small boats on Friday, according to Home Office figures, ending a spell of more than a week with no new arrivals.
Thirteen boats carrying 1,072 individuals made the crossing on Friday, which averages more than 80 people a boat. It is the third time this year the figure for a single day has surpassed 1,000 and brings the total number this year to a record 32,103.
Before Friday, there had been eight days with no arrivals recorded in Dover, Kent, due to adverse weather and sea conditions.
Ministers are hoping their “one in, one out” plan will provide a deterrent to would-be asylum seekers if they believe they risk being quickly sent back. Three people have been removed from the UK so far under the deal with France.
