PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk

Stop Illegal Small Boat Crossings and Secure the UK Border

Illegal small boat crossings are out of control. Thousands enter the UK unlawfully, abusing the system while smugglers profit and taxpayers foot the bill. The Government must act now—shut this route down, secure our borders, and restore law and order.

Signatures

signatures

Government response threshold (10,000) · 9/10,000

Debate threshold (100,000) · 9/100,000

Petition progress2 events · Jun – Jul 2025

18 JUL 2025
Petition rejected
no-action
Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do. You may wish to sign the following petitions: Publish a detailed plan to tackle illegal migration and stop boat crossings https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/709678 Deport all illegal migrants in the United Kingdom https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/729231
24 JUN 2025
Petition created

Background

Illegal small boat crossings have become a national crisis. Over 38,000 people entered unlawfully in 2024, with criminal gangs ruthlessly exploiting the chaos for profit. This blatant disregard for our laws weakens border security, floods public services, and costs taxpayers billions. The Government’s weak response has failed. Immediate, uncompromising action is needed to stop the boats, fast-track removals, punish smugglers severely, and reassert full control of the UK’s borders.