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Starmer Proposes Visa Limits to Curb Channel Crossings

6/18/2025

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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is taking a bold stand against rising small boat crossings in the Channel. At the G7 summit, he proposed limiting visas for nations that won't accept migrant return agreements, pushing for a more transactional approach. This strategy will be central in upcoming discussions with France, as he seeks to tackle the migration crisis head-on.

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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is taking a bold stand against rising small boat crossings in the Channel. At the G7 summit, he proposed limiting visas for nations that won't accept migrant return agreements, pushing for a more transactional approach. This strategy will be central in upcoming discussions with France, as he seeks to tackle the migration crisis head-on.