A new record has been set for the biggest number of daily channel crossings in small boats so far this year.

705 people made the dangerous journey yesterday.

It brings the total to date so far in 2025 to nearly 9-thousand.

It’s understood the government’s working on a new plan with France to return illegal migrants.

Leader of the Lib Dems, and MP for Kingston Sir Ed Davey, says the current situation can’t continue.