![The vast majority of movement across UK borders is controlled – so why do Sunak and Starmer say we’ve ‘lost control’ of our borders?](/content/images/size/w600/2024/07/000101-min.png)
2024 General Election
— Despite Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer’s claims, UK borders are highly controlled. A detailed system tracks arrivals, yet only 30,000 people arrive irregularly. The debate on border control exaggerated issues, missing the complexity and humanitarian aspects.