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Burnham government targets illegal Channel crossings

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged a 'relentless' focus on combating small boat migrant crossings in the Channel, citing increased resources including doubled National Crime Agency officers. The government faces scrutiny over reported crossings exceeding 2,000 since Burnham took office, despite claims of improved border control.

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