Lammy defends migrant returns deal with France - as 1,000 people cross Channel in one day

Sky NewsFriday, September 19, 2025 at 11:45:00 AM
Lammy defends migrant returns deal with France - as 1,000 people cross Channel in one day
Deputy Prime Minister Lammy has come out in support of the UK's migrant returns agreement with France, even though only three individuals have been deported under the deal so far. This comes as a significant number of migrants, around 1,000, crossed the Channel in a single day, highlighting the ongoing challenges in managing migration. The deal is crucial as it aims to streamline the process of returning migrants who arrive in the UK illegally, which is a pressing issue for the government.
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