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Brexit to blame for small boat migrants, says Lib Dem leader

Brexit to blame for small boat migrants, says Lib Dem leader
BBC England Wednesday 16 September 2026, 13:50 UTC 1 min read
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Sir Ed Davey says the Conservatives and Reform UK are to blame for the numbers of migrants crossing the Channel.

Sir Ed Davey says the Conservatives and Reform UK are to blame for the numbers of migrants crossing the Channel.
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