Former police chief Martin Hewitt has been appointed to lead the UK's new Border Security Command, tasked with tackling small boat crossings. Hewitt, who previously chaired the National Police Chiefs' Council, will work closely with intelligence agencies, police, and border forces to target smuggling gangs behind the crossings. Hewitt and Prime Minister Keir Starmer held talks with Giorgia Meloni, to learn from Italy’s approach to curbing illegal migration as Italy has recently seen a sharp drop in migrant crossings from North Africa. Reducing Channel crossings from France is a major challenge for the Labour government. Jeremy Kyle speaks with Talk presenter Russell Quirk. #news #politics #uk #italy #immigration #talk #talkradio
