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Braverman’s new migrant ‘crackdown’ deal with France is doomed to fail. Here’s why

Again and again, the government has put optics above effectiveness, says journalist Diane Taylor

The Guardian - UK

Channel crossings deal ‘does not match scale or urgency of migrant crisis’

Enver Solomon, chief executive of the Refugee Council, said the deal fails to address the factors behind people choosing to put themselves at risk.

The Independent UK

UK PM Sunak: migrant deal with France will make a difference, more to do

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said a new deal with France to tackle illegal migration across the Channel would "make a difference", but the numbers making the perilous crossing would not go down overnight.

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UK-France deal ‘recycles same failed response’ as previous £200m agreements on Channel crossings

New agreement is the eighth deal struck with France aiming to combat clandestine migration since 2015, yet Channel crossings have rocketed

The Independent UK

Channel crossings deal ‘throwing red meat’ to those troubled by migration – Khan

The London Mayor told Times Radio the Government’s tough rhetoric was ‘clearly not working by itself’.

The Independent UK

France, UK sign new deal to thwart migrant Channel crossings

Paris (AFP) - Britain agreed to pay France another 72.2 million euros ($74.5 million) to prevent migrant boat crossings under a new deal signed on Monday that underlines improving ties between the neighbours.

AFP

UK gave away ‘too much for too little’ in free trade deal with Australia, says former minister, blaming Truss – as it happened

George Eustice says the free trade deal with Australia – hailed by Boris Johnson as one of the big gains from Brexit – was poor

The Guardian - UK

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Channel crossings continue as fresh deal struck with France

British immigration staff will be posted to French control rooms for the first time in a bid to curb the number of migrants making the journey.

The Independent UK

Suella Braverman signs new deal with France on migrants crossing English Channel

THE UK has negotiated a new deal with France to try and stop people crossing the English Channel in small boats.

The National (Scotland)

France, UK sign new deal on thwarting migrant Channel crossings

Paris (AFP) - France and the UK on Monday signed a new agreement to work together to stop migrants crossing the Channel to England in small boats, a source of huge bilateral tension.

AFP

Sunak ‘confident’ migrant numbers will come down as he hails deal with France

The Prime Minister was speaking after the number of people making the perilous journey to the UK across the Channel so far this year topped 40,000.

The Independent UK

Britain agrees to pay France £63million to halt migrants' dangerous Channel crossings

Home Secretary Suella Braverman struck the £63million deal with her counterpart on Monday morning, which will put British border staff in French control rooms for the first time

Daily Mirror

MPs, unions and refugee groups condemn Braverman’s small boats deal with France

Critics claim latest effort to reduce Channel crossings is ‘throwing good money after bad’

The Guardian - UK

Britain, France agree fresh push to tackle illegal migrants

Britain and France on Monday signed an agreement worth 72.2 million euros ($74.5 million) over the coming year to ramp up efforts to stop illegal migrants from making perilous journeys across the Channel.

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Pontins, student halls and cruise ships may be used to house asylum seekers as 40,000 cross the channel

The Home Office announced that 'nothing is off the table' with 'just weeks' to solve a growing backlog of visa applications.

The Independent UK

Ministers to launch bid to stop small boats, as Channel migrant numbers hit 40,000

Ministers are expected to set out a plan to reduce the number of unauthorised migrants entering the UK via the Channel, as the total for 2022 passes a record 40,000.

The Independent UK

More than 40,000 migrants have made Channel crossing this year, government confirms

Numbers have been rising in recent years despite UK efforts to clamp down on journeys

The Independent UK

Channel crossings to the UK exceed 40,000 for the year

In 2021, there were 28,561 recorded.

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The Independent UK

What is the Manston asylum centre?

Kent facility opened in January intended for short-term detention and processing of applicants but struggled with overcrowding after high number of Channel crossings

Reuters

UK, France seen striking migrant deal, Med states seek new rules

Britain and France are set to agree a deal possibly as soon as Monday to ramp up their joint efforts to stop illegal migrants from making perilous crossings of the English Channel, a British newspaper reported on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Channel crossings to the UK inching closer to 40,000 this year amid new arrivals

Groups of people were pictured at Border Force facilities in Dover, Kent, on Saturday morning.

The Guardian - UK

UK and French coastguards ‘passed buck’ as 27 people drowned in Channel

Crucial hours wasted debating who should rescue dinghy carrying 34 passengers, ITV documentary reveals

The Independent UK

Sunak: Home Secretary and I working ‘day and night’ to tackle Channel crossings

The number of people at the Kent site was down to 1,147 as of 8am on Wednesday, Home Office minister Lord Murray of Blidworth told the Lords.

AFP

Britain, France look to reset frayed ties under Sunak

Paris (AFP) - After years of public rows and even a brief naval stand-off in the Channel, Britain and France are looking to reset their relations under new UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

The Independent UK

Channel crossings deal could see Border Force officers in French control rooms

The Government said the fresh agreement between the UK and France is in its final stages.

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