THE first migrants to cross the English Channel in 2022 waved with joy — and shouted “UK we love you” — as they arrived by boat yesterday.
Around 40 adults and five children, including a baby, were intercepted by Border Force and brought into Dover.
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The first migrants to have made it to the UK on small boats in 2022 were seen waving with joy Credit: PA 3
Around 40 adults and five children, including a baby, were intercepted by Border Force Credit: PA
They were the first in 2022 to make the treacherous journey after more than 28,300 people crossed in 2021 — triple the number for the year before.
Local MP Natalie Elphicke said: “New year, more boats.
"This won’t stop until migrants and people smugglers alike know they can’t break into Britain this way.
“That means boats are stopped leaving the French shores in the first place, turned around in the Channel and effective returns.
“This has gone on far too long. People are already safe on land in France and should remain there.
"Not risk their lives, and the lives of others, in the treacherous Winter seas. This year the small boats crossing crisis must be brought to an end.”
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They were the first in 2022 to make cross the English Channel after over 28,300 people crossed in 2021 Credit: PA
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