GB News interrupted for tragic ‘breaking news’ announcement in blow to Keir Starmer
GB News was suddenly interrupted during its live broadcast when presenter Ellie Costello had to break some serious news. Ellie, who was presenting the show alongside Eamonn Holmes on Monday morning, was going through the day’s top stories when she was handed an urgent update. She told viewers that one person had died while trying to cross the English Channel in a migrant boat that got into trouble. French authorities confirmed the tragic incident.
Ellie added that this news came just as Prime Minister Keir Starmer was preparing for an important EU summit later in the day. The timing is especially significant because the summit will focus on the ongoing migrant crisis and what can be done about it.
A UK charity called the Refugee Council said the summit was a big chance for the UK and other European countries to come up with real solutions to stop these dangerous Channel crossings. This year, more migrants than ever have tried to cross the Channel in small boats, causing a lot of strain on the UK’s already overwhelmed asylum system.
The EU, however, has said it won’t agree to a special deal to return illegal migrants to the UK. Many of these migrants had already applied for asylum in countries like France, Germany, and Belgium. But when their applications are rejected, they move on and head for Britain, hoping for better luck.
The UK and France are now in talks about a possible “one-for-one” deal. Under this idea, migrants who have family members living in the UK could be allowed to join them legally, while those who cross the Channel illegally would be returned to France.
Meanwhile, the Labour government is under growing pressure to get control of the situation, especially since Nigel Farage and his Reform UK party are gaining more public support by promising tougher action on illegal migration.
So far this year, almost 13,000 people have crossed the Channel, which is a 40% increase from last year. The situation is getting worse, and many are calling for immediate action before it spirals further out of control.
This story is still developing live on TV, and more updates will follow as new information comes in. Viewers are encouraged to stay tuned and check back regularly for the latest details.
