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Beyond the Boats: Unmasking the Channel Tunnel's Silent Role in UK Illegal Immigration

The political rhetoric surrounding illegal immigration in the UK is dominated by a singular, persistent mantra: "stopping the boats". While the tragic and visible crossings of the English Channel by small vessels rightly seize headlines and demand urgent attention, to suggest this is the single answer to Britain's complex illegal immigration challenge is a dangerous simplification. The truth is, a much faster-paced and insidious problem is unfolding daily, largely out of the public eye, deep within the Channel Tunnel. For years, the focus has remained intensely on the waterways, with resources and policy aimed squarely at preventing small boat crossings and deterring migrants from stowing away in the back of lorries. Yet, this narrow lens obscures the reality of other entry points, particularly the highly sophisticated and rapid system of the Channel Tunnel's Le Shuttle service. The Hidden Highway: Le Shuttle's Unseen Vulnerability Le Shuttle, the dedicate...

Beyond the Boats: Unmasking the Channel Tunnel's Silent Role in UK Illegal Immigration

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