What Plan?
The small boats crisis has reached another troubling milestone for those focused on securing our borders.
At least illegally, so far this year.

There are no signs that the government’s tougher rhetoric in recent months has dissuaded anyone.
More than 2,000 crossed the Channel just last week.
In fact,
Ministers might as well hope for gale-force winds because it’s clear that nothing else is effectively working.
with France, with 18 returning the other way.
What a dismal return for a deal that was once hailed as a game-changer.
Far from halting the boats, Labour has overseen a worsening situation with no indication of a significant solution.
Just yesterday, the French head of the Calais region stated that we are likely still years away from any resolution. He could very well be right.
Until a proper deterrent is established, illegal migrants will continue to arrive.
Trump Triumph
He may have just achieved the peace deal he promised.
Making significant concessions to end the bloodshed was no easy task.
Convincing the Hamas terrorists to permanently lay down their arms may prove even more challenging.
For now, there is merely a ceasefire and a long road ahead before Gaza’s future is determined.
But — as difficult as it may be for the consistently anti-Trump — to witness the first of the hostages, potentially as early as this weekend, is a significant development.
They have endured unimaginable suffering for two years.
Their release is a result of tough negotiations and Israel’s unyielding response to the situation.
That’s a stark contrast to the situation in other areas.
A Mum First
Although she is the Princess of Wales, Kate is also a mother of three.
Like all parents,
She is absolutely correct to highlight the dangers of excessive screen time for young minds.
It’s also true that attention spans are being diminished due to device addiction.
As a mother who also lives in the public eye, the Princess understands how challenging modern life can be for parents.