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UK's Migrant Deal Fails as Illegal Crossings Surge

11/2/2025

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Starmer Defends Migrant Deal

The UK government's 'one in, one out' migrant deal with France has returned 75 migrants since its August 2025 launch, while 51 have arrived legally.
Despite these measures, over 36,900 people crossed the Channel illegally in 2025, exceeding last year's total.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer asserts the scheme's effectiveness, but criticism arises after an asylum seeker deported to France returned to the UK.
The government plans to move asylum seekers from hotels to military barracks due to housing pressures.
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp states the scheme fails to deter illegal crossings, with 99.5% of migrants allowed to remain.

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Home Office Strengthens Deportations

More than 11,000 migrants have arrived illegally in the UK, while only 75 have been returned since August.
The Iranian national known as the 'Hokey Cokey' migrant has returned to the UK after deportation to France.
Eid Anwar Fathi Najjar was prosecuted after admitting to raping a woman, underscoring safety concerns.
The Home Office stated its commitment to removing foreign national offenders and noted returns have increased this year.

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Starmer Defends Migrant Deal

The UK government's 'one in, one out' migrant deal with France has returned 75 migrants since its August 2025 launch, while 51 have arrived legally.
Despite these measures, over 36,900 people crossed the Channel illegally in 2025, exceeding last year's total.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer asserts the scheme's effectiveness, but criticism arises after an asylum seeker deported to France returned to the UK.
The government plans to move asylum seekers from hotels to military barracks due to housing pressures.
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp states the scheme fails to deter illegal crossings, with 99.5% of migrants allowed to remain.

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