Still not "record" numbers crossing channel and very much not record numbers overall. Channel crossings may be more high profile, but overall numbers have been down during pandemic and vast majority of those crossing channel seek asylum, with most applications granted. #r4today
Channel crossings make for nice pics for the media, and yes, while not by any stretch being "record" numbers, they are up on average, mainly due to other routes being closed. All it shows though is that when other routes are closed people are forced to take more dangerous ones.
The UK still ranks 14th in comparison to EU states and takes far fewer refugees than say France. It also has lower benefits and more restrictions on asylum than France, Germany et al. People are crossing for good reasons. Reasons which don't end because you close routes.
Constant reporting on numbers, coupled with irresponsible reporting on the Liverpool bombing, just increases risk of hostility against asylum seekers though and places them in more danger of attacks and discrimination. #r4today
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