A total of 781 migrants arrived in 10 small boats to the UK in September, breaking the 2026 record. So far this year 18,565 people have made the Channel crossing, which is 42% lower than the same period in 2025 when 32,188 had crossed in small boats. The Daily Mirror’s Kevin Maguire and The Daily Telegraph’s Annabel Denham clash with the audience on illegal immigration on BBC Question Time. Tap the link in @BBCNews's bio to find out how many cross-Channel migrant arrivals have taken place in 2026. #Immigration #Politics #UKNews #BBCNews