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Andy Burnham: “But the trend is down, and the number of people being removed is up, so the figures are pointing in a better direction.…”

On the recordJuly 28, 2026
But the trend is down, and the number of people being removed is up, so the figures are pointing in a better direction. But there is much more to do.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

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Assessment of progress on small boat crossings.

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