Nearly 2,000 more migrants crossed the Channel last week in small boats
Nearly 2,000 more migrants crossed the Channel last week in small boats
This year has already seen thousands more illegal crossings than 2020 did (Picture: PA)
The number of people who illegally crossed the English Channel last week hit almost 2,000, a new record over a seven day period.
Border security officials faced a wave of boats as people smugglers took advantage of good weather to send 1,959 people on the perilous journey.
A woman clutching a baby and small…