"Martin Hewitt's appointment as the UK's Border Security Command had been presented as a 'significant step forward in the fight against illegal migration and criminal smuggling gangs.' However, he will now be replaced."
"Despite the Labour government's promise to tackle the trafficking gangs behind the Channel crossings, the number of people entering the UK on small boats has continued apace while Hewitt was in the role."
"Hewitt expressed 'frustration' at the length of time it was taking the French authorities to act to prevent the crossings."
"The government's complete failure on small boats isn't down to Martin Hewitt. It's because Keir Starmer and Shabana Mahmood are too weak to take the necessary action."
Martin Hewitt, the former police chief leading the UK's Border Security Command, is departing after 18 months. His role was intended to combat illegal migration and smuggling. Despite efforts, the number of small boat crossings has remained high, with last year recording the second highest crossings. Hewitt expressed frustration over the slow response from French authorities and acknowledged that deterring crossings would take time. The government is now seeking an interim replacement while thanking Hewitt for his leadership during his tenure.
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