Summary
The UK and France have created a new agreement to begin deportation flights for migrants starting next week. The plan involves a "one in, one out" pilot scheme where migrants eligible to return will be sent back to France, and the UK will accept the same number of asylum seekers who meet specific security checks. This follows increased boat crossings in the English Channel and includes cooperation between the two countries over three months after arrival.
Key Facts
- The UK will begin migrant deportation flights to France next week as part of a new deal.
- This is part of a "one in, one out" pilot scheme between the UK and France.
- Migrants detained in Dover are set to be returned to France soon under the agreement.
- In exchange, the UK will accept an equal number of eligible asylum seekers from France.
- MPs in the UK will question the Home Secretary about the deal on Monday.
- By 8 September, over 30,000 people had crossed the English Channel in small boats in 2025.
- France will accept migrants once any asylum claim in the UK is withdrawn or found inadmissible.
- The UK agreed to cover transportation costs for both outgoing and incoming migrants under this plan.
