Another Plan To Stop The Boats

Keir Starmer has unveiled a new proposal aimed at curbing the number of small boat crossings in the English Channel, announcing a “one in, one out” migrant agreement with France. This potential deal forms part of a broader strategy to address illegal migration and disrupt human trafficking operations. The proposed arrangement would reportedly involve reciprocal returns, with the objective of deterring individuals from attempting dangerous journeys across one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes. The announcement signals a renewed effort to forge closer cooperation with French authorities on border security and migration management, following various attempts by previous administrations to control irregular arrivals. The plan seeks to establish a more robust system for managing migrant flows between the two nations, ultimately aiming to reduce the number of people undertaking perilous crossings.