Summary
The UK has sent 281 migrants back to France under a new agreement. For each person returned to France, another individual with a strong asylum case is accepted into the UK. This agreement aims to discourage illegal crossings of the English Channel by small boats.
Key Facts
- The UK sent 281 migrants back to France under a "one in, one out" agreement.
- In exchange, 350 people have entered the UK from France legally.
- In 2025, 41,472 migrants crossed the English Channel in small boats.
- The agreement allows the UK to return migrants to France and accept eligible asylum seekers.
- Fluctuating numbers of migrants have been exchanged since the agreement started in September 2025.
- The agreement aims to reduce illegal channel crossings by threatening removal back to France.
- Practical issues exist, such as detainment and transportation logistics for returning migrants.
