Warning Issued: 60,000 Illegal Migrants Could Flood UK Under Starmer – Shocking Update Revealed

Britain is facing a growing crisis with small boat crossings that shows no signs of slowing down. Nearly 30,000 asylum seekers have arrived on UK shores since Labour came to power last summer, with over 6,600 making the dangerous Channel crossing in just the first three months of 2025 alone. These numbers represent a startling 30% increase compared to 2022 figures, when a then-record 45,755 migrants arrived for the entire year.

The situation has become so severe that migration experts are warning Britain could see up to 60,000 arrivals by the end of 2025 if current trends continue. Alp Mehmet of Migration Watch UK has been particularly vocal, criticizing the government’s approach as ineffective. “All the promises about smashing people smuggling gangs and reducing the backlog have come to nothing,” he said. “Instead we’re seeing more migrants in hotels, a growing backlog of cases, and record Channel crossings.”

What makes these numbers especially concerning is that they come despite Labour’s pledge to get tougher on illegal migration. Prime Minister Keir Starmer recently admitted Britain has been “a soft touch for too long,” but critics argue his policies have actually made the situation worse. The government scrapped the Rwanda deportation scheme that was meant to deter crossings, and their new immigration bill contains no provisions for removing those who arrive illegally.

The human cost of this crisis extends beyond the dangerous crossings themselves. Taxpayers are footing the bill for housing tens of thousands of asylum seekers in hotels at enormous expense, while public services in some areas are becoming increasingly strained. At the same time, the continuing arrivals are emboldening people smuggling networks who see Britain as an easy target.

With crossings expected to surpass 30,000 any day now, pressure is mounting on Starmer to take decisive action. Mehmet and others argue the government must send a clear message that those arriving illegally won’t be allowed to stay, while actually following through with removals. But with no apparent plan to address the root causes or properly secure Britain’s borders, there are fears this crisis could define Labour’s time in office and further erode public trust in the immigration system.