In this Daily Mail opinion column, Stephen Glover argues that a mass border crossing into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week, in which around 60,000 people entered from Morocco and 67 died, offers a warning about future migration pressures facing Europe, including Britain. He contends that most of those involved were young male economic migrants rather than refugees fleeing persecution, and warns that climate change and poor governance across Africa and the Middle East will intensify the pull towards wealthier nations in years to come. He criticises new Prime Minister Andy Burnham for largely ignoring immigration since succeeding Sir Keir Starmer and for claiming his government's "plan is working" on small boats.

Glover disputes Downing Street's claim of progress, noting that although Channel crossings in 2026 are down 45% on 2025 and 16% on 2024, more than 1,000 migrants arrived in the past week alone and over 2,000 since Burnham took office, with most likely to be granted asylum. He also criticises the value of the £662 million being paid to French authorities over three years to curb crossings, and references Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp's recent remarks on the issue.