A Border Security Commander has been appointed to help the Government “smash the gangs” behind the small boats crisis in the Channel. The news comes following the deaths of eight men off the coast of France on Saturday night. Six people were taken to hospital, including a ten-month old baby. On Saturday, 801 illegal migrants crossed on 14 small boats, the highest number since Labour came to power, and the second highest this year. It brings the total to 23,200 in 2024. Back from Washington on Saturday, the Prime Minister is now in Italy for talks with Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni. Ill…