UK Defence Minister affirms border security following undetected migrant boat arrival
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What happened
Defence minister Luke Pollard has dismissed claims that the UK government has lost control of its borders.
Why it matters
The minister's statement serves as an official rebuttal to concerns regarding the effectiveness of border security measures following reports of a migrant boat reaching the coast undetected.
Context
The Ministry of Defence is the UK government department responsible for implementing defence policy and serves as the headquarters for the British Armed Forces.
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