Summary
The UK government has sent 19 more migrants back to France as part of a "one in, one out" scheme, which aims to send back people entering the UK illegally in exchange for properly vetted asylum seekers. This brings the total number removed under the scheme to 26, while 18 have been accepted into the UK. The UK hopes this approach will deter illegal crossings by small boats.
Key Facts
- The UK returned 19 migrants to France recently under a "one in, one out" agreement.
- This raises the total number of people sent back to France to 26.
- The UK has accepted 18 properly vetted asylum seekers in return.
- The scheme aims to prevent illegal Channel crossings by small boats.
- The UK Home Office reported over 1,000 illegal crossings in a single day.
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated the purpose is to stop dangerous crossings.
- A deportation flight to Eastern Europe was diverted to France to carry out the latest returns.
- The UK plans more flights to continue the scheme in the coming weeks.
