Burnham to be ‘relentless’ on small boat crossings after Ceuta crisis

Prime minister says UK needs to ‘bring back that control’ and safe routes for refugees are necessary to tackle trafficking Andy Burnham has pledged to be “relentless” in tackling small boat crossings after tens of thousands of migrants entered the Spanish territory of Ceuta, and he said “safe routes” for refugees were necessary to tackle trafficking gangs. Speaking during a visit to Dover, the prime minister said he…

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Burnham pledges to be 'relentless' in curbing small boat crossings

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The prime minister says enforcement is increased but there also need to be more safe routes into the UK.

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Guardian Published 2 August 2026

Burnham to be ‘relentless’ on small boat crossings after Ceuta crisis

BBC Published 2 August 2026

Burnham pledges to be 'relentless' in curbing small boat crossings

The prime minister says enforcement is increased but there also need to be more safe routes into the UK.

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