Number of people crossing in small boats tops 2,000 since Andy Burnham became PM | LBC

More than 2,000 people have crossed the English Channel in small boats since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister, according to the latest figures cited by LBC. On Saturday, 326 migrants arrived in four boats, bringing the total to 2,057 since Burnham took over from Sir Keir Starmer on July 20. By comparison, there were 1,962 crossings in the same period last year, and the year-to-date number is down sharply versus this time in 2025. The update follows an attempt to enter Europe after crossing from Morocco on Friday, when tens of thousands tried to swim to Ceuta and at least 72 people died. Burnham said government measures are working, with overall crossings down and removals up.