The PM claimed the 'very rigorous' approach of Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood was bringing down the number of illegal entries to Britain.

Another 240 migrants arrived in Kent after illegally crossing the Channel over the weekend, meaning at least 881 arrived during Mr Burnham's first seven days as PM.

The PM claimed the 'very rigorous' approach of Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood was bringing down the number of illegal entries to Britain.