PM denies small boat plans are ‘in tatters’ as ministers urge new French tactics

Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron struck a deal on migration earlier this year, but crossings continue and a planned change to French rules has yet to be implemented (Suzanne Plunkett/PA) - (PA Wire)

Sir Keir Starmer has insisted his approach to tackling small boats crossing the Channel remains on course despite an Iranian man re-entering the UK after being returned to France.

The Prime Minister said the man, who now claims to be a victim of modern slavery, would be “fast-tracked back out of the country”.