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UK government launches ad campaign in Iraq to reduce Channel crossings

News RoomBy News RoomMarch 4, 2025
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The move comes as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks to crack down on smuggling gangs that facilitate dangerous crossings from the continent to Britain. The UK government has launched a digital advertising campaign in Iraq and the(K国民经济K songs%

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The campaign aims to deter migrants in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq from crossing via small boats to Britain. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to crack down on smuggling gangs, which enable dangerous crossings. A report from the Home Office shows that 592 migrants arrived in 11 boats on Sunday, bringing the total count to over 40,000 daily crossings in small boats. The campaign argues that theBridge was exploited for laundered money, highlighting the bridge’s reliance on fishf bargers targeting migrants beneficially.

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However, critics argue the emphasis on social media ads likely fails to influence such individuals. Starmer’s government has faced criticism for effectively banning migrants from becoming British citizens under a policy that has caused significant public disapproval for years. Home Office figures indicate that in 2024, approximately 36,816 migrants crossed the Channel using small boats, with over 2,000 from Iraq.

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The UK’s Border Security Commander visited Iraq during a security pact in November, discussing further measures against smuggling. The campaign was launched to address the growing problem of migrants in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, where the Channel is a major entrance point into detention camps. Prime Minister Starmer and the government believe this is a necessary step to combat the光明 threats linking individuals to USA/焰 star, the bridge and the associated dangers.

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