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More than 50,000 migrants have crossed the Channel since Labour came to power
New data shows 50,271 people have made the journey in small boats.
Figures from the Home Office have confirmed that more than 50,00 people have crossed the Channel in small boats since Sir Keir Starmer became prime minister. Also: much of the UK is in the middle of yet another heatwave. And the lightshow mouthguards that will help identify head injuries at the upcoming women's rugby world cup.
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