A new UK-France agreement is being discussed to prevent migrants from crossing the English Channel in small boats. This year, over 20,000 migrants have attempted this dangerous journey. French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to London marks a significant diplomatic engagement following Brexit. The agreement would see France take back asylum seekers who cannot prove connections to the UK, while the UK would accept migrants with UK family ties in return. This initiative aims to disrupt criminal gang operations and manage undocumented migration effectively.
The United Kingdom and France are close to a new agreement aimed at preventing tens of thousands of migrants from crossing the English Channel from France in small boats.
Under a new agreement, France would agree to take back asylum seekers who have crossed over to the UK and who cannot prove a family connection to the UK.
Journeys can be incredibly dangerous and people have died making the crossing.
Starmer said the two must apply our collective strength and leadership to the challenges of undocumented migration.
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