The UK and the EU have reached an agreement to enhance their cooperation on migration issues, including the sharing of intelligence on gangs involved in trafficking migrants and deploying Border Force officers and drones to the EU's external borders. This new deal, aimed at stemming the flow of illegal migration, involves cooperation with Europe's border agency Frontex, as highlighted by officials including James Cleverly, Michael Gove, and others. The partnership, detailed by Ellen Milligan, is part of efforts to tackle illegal migration and organized immigration crime, with both parties emphasizing compliance with international human rights obligations. The agreement marks a significant step in strengthening post-Brexit relations between the UK and the EU. Additionally, efforts by the UK's Border Force have led to a 36% decrease in small boat arrivals last year.
Our Border Force officers work tirelessly to keep our borders safe and secure. Today, Home Secretary @JamesCleverly visited the team at Birmingham International Airport to thank them for their work. https://t.co/ykbjst6hTv
Our Border Force officers work tirelessly to keep our borders safe and secure. Today, Home Secretary @JamesCleverly visited the team at Birmingham International to thank them for their work. https://t.co/S60QAF5tUL
This week I saw first-hand the dedication of our Border Force officers and the work they’re doing to fight the evil people-smuggling gangs that fuel illegal migration. Our plans are working. Small boat arrivals fell by 36% last year. Together we can— and will— do more. https://t.co/CoJiTLhMEu
UK secures access to EU intelligence on human trafficking https://t.co/NToQkeoOam https://t.co/E71IsJ1ZvW
Managing 🇪🇺 borders requires working with partners outside the EU. We welcome the signature of the working arrangement between @Frontex and the UK. This will tackle illegal migration and cross-border crime, in full compliance with international human rights obligations.
Our landmark partnership with @Frontex allows us to go further to tackle illegal migration and organised immigration crime. Here's how it works ⬇️ https://t.co/5XdNqZYOUu
UK and EU forge closer cooperation on migration, strengthening post-Brexit relations https://t.co/X1HUjqFrCB https://t.co/6c7TZ8XbIO
The deal with the EU's Frontex agency will see the UK Border Force co-operate more closely with its european counterparts https://t.co/9uDhbog6h9
UK to sign new deal with EU to tackle small boat crossings https://t.co/JhKAxb9iEc
UK pens cooperation deal with EU to crack down on illegal migration https://t.co/0Q16vPf6WS
EU grants UK access to border agency to help tackle migration https://t.co/PGz8sdsTjV via @EllenAMilligan https://t.co/Of96NZwrL2
UK and EU reach new deal on stopping small boat crossings Full story ⬇️ https://t.co/CuwkTBCoSw
Border Force officers and drones are to be deployed to the EU’s external borders to help stem the flow of illegal migration under a new deal with Europe’s border agency Frontex. @JamesCleverly @Michael4MDNP @reporterboy @RobertJenrick https://t.co/FbDDa4UKvA https://t.co/5SyYJEkk6N
UK and EU to share intelligence on gangs trafficking migrants in new deal https://t.co/aLIunniSsW https://t.co/YUFpNRoU90
UK and EU agree to co-operate more closely on migration https://t.co/9obRXG5NJF