Burnham Vows 'Relentless' Fight to Halt Small Boat Crossings Prime Minister Andy Burnham's efforts to tackle small boat crossings have revealed a stark reality: that the issue is as much about politics as it is about people.
Despite a significant drop in crossings compared to this time last year, the sense of urgency and frustration remains palpable.
Burnham has promised to be "relentless" in tackling smuggling gangs, but what does this mean in practice? Is it simply a matter of throwing more resources at the problem, or is there something more profound at play?