An asylum seeker, who was previously deported to France under a "one in, one out" agreement, has returned to the UK in a small boat. This man is currently held in an immigration detention center, and the Home Office intends to hasten his removal. The agreement, promoted as a breakthrough by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, stipulated that for every migrant sent back to France via a small boat, another asylum seeker would be admitted to the UK through legal channels. The government hailed it as a way to disrupt people-smuggling operations.
The individual who returned claimed to be a victim of modern slavery by smugglers in northern France, stating he would not have returned to the UK if he had felt France was safe. This incident highlights criticism from opposition leaders who described the government's approach to border security as chaotic and weak. Only 42 individuals have been deported under this specific deal so far.
This event occurred as Sir Keir Starmer engaged with Western Balkan leaders to discuss measures against illegal migration. The UK has seen over 36,000 small boat arrivals in 2025 year-to-date, approaching last year's total. The Home Office stated that individuals deported under the pilot who re-enter illegally will be removed again. Foreign Minister Hamish F... download the app to read more
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