Sir Keir Starmer said that before Britain left Brussels, returns agreements with the EU would enable illegal migrants to be sent packing as he lays blame for migrant crossings View 2 Images Sir Keir Starmer had a lot to say in his conference speech (Image: Andrew Stenning/Daily Mirror)

The Prime Minister has blamed Brexit and Nigel Farage for causing the surge in small boats crossing the channel. ‌

Sir Keir Starmer further fanned the flames in his row with the Reform UK leader as he dubbed the dinghies “Farage boats”. ‌

He said that before Britain left Brussels, returns agreements with the EU would enable illegal migrants to be sent packing. ‌

He accused Mr Farage of scuppering those deals and said he should take sole responsibility for Britain’s broken borders.

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