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Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Keir Starmer Pledges £84m to Combat Illegal Migration

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced an £84 million funding package to tackle illegal migration from Africa and the Middle East. Speaking at the European Political Community summit in Oxfordshire, Starmer emphasized practical solutions and cooperation with Europe. The funding includes education and employment projects for Syrian refugees and humanitarian aid for Sudan.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced an £84 million funding package aimed at tackling illegal migration from Africa and the Middle East.

Speaking at the European Political Community summit at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, Starmer emphasized practical solutions over gimmicks.

He stressed cooperation with Europe to combat smuggling gangs.

The funding will support education and employment projects for Syrian refugees in Jordan and Lebanon, and humanitarian aid in Sudan.

Starmer also ruled out the Rwanda migrant plan, opting instead to form a new Border Security Command.
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