Andy Burnham speaks to the media during a visit to HM Coastguard Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, in Dover earlier this month. via Associated PressAndy Burnham has vowed to “eradicate” small boats crossings in the English Channel – but refused to say it when it will be done. He said the government would “change our tactics” to deal with the fact that more migrants could start arriving on larger boats. AdvertisementAsked whether he could promise “no more small boats crossings by the election”, Burnham replied: “It would be wrong, I think, for me to make a prediction now based on a timeline.” Advertisement“There are more measures that we’re bringing through but crossings are down, immigration is down – there is real progress to report.”