Burnham vows relentless action on small boat crossings after Ceuta influx

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to be "relentless" in tackling small boat crossings after tens of thousands of migrants entered the Spanish territory of Ceuta. He said enforcement has been increased and that more safe routes for refugees into the UK are needed to tackle trafficking.

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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

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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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