British home secretary describes migrant ‘invasion’ during stormy House of Commons appearance

The British home secretary said around 40,000 people have arrived on the south coast of England in 2022, more than double the number of arrivals via the English Channel in 2021

Mon, 31 Oct, 2022 - 19:38

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Suella Braverman claimed there is an “invasion” of England by migrants crossing the Channel, as she faced calls to quit during a stormy Commons appearance.

The British home secretary said around 40,000 people have arrived on the south coast of England in 2022, more than double the number of arrivals via the English Channel in 2021.