UK and France Discuss Migrant Returns Agreement on One-for-One Principle Amid 8,180 Crossings This Year

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Published Apr 16, 2025, 01:30 PM

The UK and France are engaged in negotiations over a migrant returns agreement, which would involve a pilot scheme to deport migrants who cross the English Channel in small boats back to France. In exchange, the UK would accept asylum seekers from France who have legitimate claims, such as those seeking family reunification. The proposed agreement operates on a 'one-for-one principle,' where for each undocumented migrant returned to France, the UK would accept a legal migrant from France. This initiative aims to discourage smuggling networks and address the issue of illegal migration across the Channel. More than 8,180 people have crossed the English Channel this year, marking a 31% increase from last year and a 67% increase from 2023. British officials, including Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood, have confirmed ongoing discussions with the French government to stop the dangerous trade of people crossing the English Channel. The French Interior Ministry has expressed interest in discouraging migrants and smuggling networks from attempting to reach the UK from France.

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BBC Kent

@BBCRadioKent

The government is negotiating a scheme to return illegal migrants who cross the English Channel in small boats back to France. Tap below to read more: https://t.co/N47cvFAqCN

Ben 🇬🇧

@BenInRushcliffe

Cautious optimism about the talks between Britain and France regarding migrants. Deal could see those undocumented migrants on small boat returned to France, and we take in a legal migrant in France in return.