Starmer Boosts Border Security with New Funding

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is advocating for people smuggling to be treated as a global security threat akin to terrorism, emphasizing the need for international cooperation. He announced a doubling of funding to £150 million over two years for the new Border Security Command, along with an additional £58 million for the National Crime Agency to enhance intelligence and data analysis capabilities. At the Interpol General Assembly, Starmer highlighted illegal migration as a major driver of global insecurity and pledged increased support for Interpol projects, focusing on data sharing and swift communication. The UK is actively engaging with international partners like France, Italy, and Germany to dismantle smuggling routes and improve intelligence sharing. Starmer's approach aligns with a hard stance on irregular migration, applying counterterrorism strategies to combat people smuggling gangs, which remains a significant political issue in Western countries.