Trump suggested that Britain involve the military to protect the border from migrants

The UK should follow the example of the United States and involve the military in protecting the state border from illegal immigrants. The corresponding statement was made by US President Donald Trump on October 14.

"The same thing. And you have an advantage, because, you know, you have so much sea," the politician said.

Under siege: Poland increases the number of border guards

The country continues to isolate itself from its neighbors

On November 4, The Times newspaper reported on the UK record for the number of asylum applications from migrants. Thus, the number of asylum applications submitted in 2024 exceeded 108 thousand. It is specified that in 2024 there were 28% more requests than in 2023 (84 thousand). The last record was set in 2002: 103 thousand requests were made then.

The Financial Times (FT) newspaper learned on September 20 about the plans of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to introduce digital identity cards in the country. This, as explained in the publication, according to Starmer, would have a positive impact on reducing illegal migration. The certificate was supposed to be issued to every person who has the legal right to live in the UK.

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