Keir Starmer's pledge to 'smash the gangs' was in tatters on Thursday night after a new record was set for Channel crossings.

More than 25,000 migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the Channel so far this year, with 898 arriving yesterday, new Home Office figures show.

Keir Starmer's pledge to 'smash the gangs' was in tatters on Thursday night after a new record was set for Channel crossings.