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UK and France Launch Controversial Migrant Swap Deal

7/13/2025

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The UK and France have struck a groundbreaking "one in, one out" migrant deal, enabling the UK to send back 50 migrants weekly while welcoming an equal number of asylum seekers. This pilot initiative seeks to curb the surge of Channel crossings, yet doubts linger over its potential effectiveness and looming legal hurdles.

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Story summary

The UK and France have struck a groundbreaking "one in, one out" migrant deal, enabling the UK to send back 50 migrants weekly while welcoming an equal number of asylum seekers. This pilot initiative seeks to curb the surge of Channel crossings, yet doubts linger over its potential effectiveness and looming legal hurdles.