Andy Burnham torn apart after major migrant crisis update on live TV - AOL

Andy Burnham faced backlash after promising to tackle the UK’s migrant crisis during a visit to Dover, where he said small-boat crossings had fallen by 50% over the past year. Speaking on Sunday, Burnham said the government would remain “relentless,” while also building “safe routes” to undercut people-smuggling gangs. He argued the border needs to look “controlled,” and insisted “much more needs to be done.” Reactions on X were critical, with users accusing Burnham of having “no solutions” and alleging leaders fail to listen. Columnist Allison Pearson also slammed the approach, calling it “cowardly.”