UK's Burnham vows to tackle migrant crossings
The short version
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to be 'relentless' in tackling small boat crossings. He made the statement during a visit to the port of Dover. The UK government has increased efforts to combat human smuggling, more than doubling the number of crime agency officers deployed in the past 18 months.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to be 'relentless' in tackling small boat crossings.3,2,1 The UK government has more than doubled the number of crime agency officers deployed to combat human smuggling in the past 18 months.3 Burnham made the statement during a visit to the port of Dover.3,1
The PM said 'safe routes' for refugees are necessary to tackle trafficking gangs.1
Why it matters
The issue of small boat crossings has been a concern for the UK government, with tens of thousands of migrants entering the Spanish territory of Ceuta.1
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