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UK's Controversial Migrant Deal Faces Expert Backlash

6/28/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Labour is on the brink of a contentious "one in, one out" agreement with France, enabling the UK to send back Channel migrants while taking in asylum seekers. Migration expert Steven Woolfe voices strong criticism, highlighting the plan's shortcomings and the likelihood of continued dangerous crossings, raising alarm over its potential effectiveness amidst soaring migrant numbers.

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Historical Context

The 2003 Le Touquet Agreement between the UK and France established immigration controls at their borders, leading to increased migrant crossings, with over 44,000 attempts recorded in 2021. This agreement, alongside the UK's exit from the EU in 2020, has intensified debates on migration management, as experts like Steven Woolfe criticize proposals like "one in, one out" for lacking effectiveness in addressing the complexities of Channel crossings.

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Story summary

Labour is on the brink of a contentious "one in, one out" agreement with France, enabling the UK to send back Channel migrants while taking in asylum seekers. Migration expert Steven Woolfe voices strong criticism, highlighting the plan's shortcomings and the likelihood of continued dangerous crossings, raising alarm over its potential effectiveness amidst soaring migrant numbers.

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