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10/1/25

LONDON: The dangers of people and the movement of them was the subject of a written statement to the commons by secretary of state for foreign, commonwealth and development affairs David Lammy.

“People smuggling is a challenge to global security. Criminal networks are making huge profits exploiting vulnerable people by facilitating irregular migratory movements, including dangerous sea crossings across Europe,” he said.

Lammy’s precise concern is difficult to pinpoint. People smuggling represents a challenge to global security, but is trivial compared to the global movement of nuclear submarines or the destruction of total warfare in Palestine, Ukraine or elsewhere.

Lammy’s sympathy for the vulnerable people traveling is surprising, given he aims to strip them of any ability to continue their journeys and reach safety.

Entrepreneurship more often meets praise in the political sphere, but not so for the companies offering transport. Despite high demand, Lammy intends to eliminate supply.

That said, the “dangerous sea crossings” Lammy mentions in his written statement are real, but are presumably not the preferred choice of migrants for whom ferry tickets are not available.

“I will ensure the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office uses every tool at its disposal to tackle the challenges posed by irregular migration as part of the Government’s wider effort to secure our borders,” Lammy added.

Quite a turn for the ministry which once enthusiastically promoted irregular migration as evidenced by the statue outside its building – Robert Clive, also known as Clive of India, who helped a company invade and eventually take over India, all without permission.