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David O'Sullivan

UK and France launch pilot scheme to further deter Channel crossings

The UK and France have agreed on a new pilot scheme allowing some migrants who cross the English Channel in small boats to be returned to France – a move UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes will signal a stricter stance on illegal migration. 

Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron announced the plan Thursday during Macron’s state visit to London.

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