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Claim Text: By September, more than 1,400 people had been returned to France under the policy — a fraction of the more than 41,000 people who reached Britain after crossing the channel last year.
Simplified Text: In 2025, more than 41,000 people reached Britain after crossing the English Channel.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "year": "2025", "statistic": "more than 41,000 people" }
Subject Tags: Statistics Migration UK
UUID: 838c2789-3ae5-4c33-a268-e0041994c545
Vector Index: ✗ No vector
Created: September 24, 2026 at 9:06 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 24, 2026 at 9:06 PM (3 weeks ago)

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