Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that the UK is considering establishing 'return hubs' abroad for asylum seekers whose applications have been denied. This innovation aims to enhance immigration control while reducing illegal crossings of the English Channel. Despite discussions with various countries in the Western Balkans, Albania has been ruled out as a potential host for these hubs. Starmer emphasized ongoing cooperation between the UK and Albania, which has reportedly led to a significant reduction in Albanian migrant arrivals. Moreover, this announcement coincides with new proposals in the government's Immigration White Paper to cut overall migration into the UK.
The UK government is exploring the establishment of 'return hubs' abroad for rejected asylum seekers, announcing this initiative during Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Albania.
Starmer emphasized the importance of these return hubs and confirmed that Albania will not host them, despite acknowledging ongoing discussions with other potential countries in the Western Balkans.
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