1 hour ago Starmer accused of reducing migrants to ‘commodities to be exchanged’ with ‘one

The criticism comes as the Mayor of Calais warned the agreement would only draw more migrants to the north coast of France

Events

16 h. ago Crackdown on illegal working promised alongside migrant return deal with France

The UK has promised extra action to tackle the ‘pull factors’ luring migrants across the English Channel.

Economics

18 h. ago Macron blames Brexit for rise in migrant crossings as Starmer hails ‘breakthrough’ small boats deal: Latest

French president says Britons ‘sold a lie’ as plan to tackle small boat Channel crossings unveiled

Politics

21 h. ago Is that it? Starmer and Macron agree 'one in, one out' Channel migrant swap pilot but 'just 50 will be handed over each week'

The Prime Minister insisted the 'one in, one out' swap pilot scheme would see those arriving in the UK illicitly sent back to the EU 'in short order .

Politics

21 h. ago Press conference in full: Starmer and Macron unveil migrant return deal after crunch talks

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron announce a migrant return deal with France intended to tackle illegal crossings over the Channel.

Politics

22 h. ago Starmer says ‘one in, one out’ deal with Macron to stop migrant boat crossings will start within weeks: Latest

France’s president ends three-day state visit to UK with announcement on plan to tackle small boat Channel crossings

Politics

22 h. ago Starmer takes swipe at Farage in migrant deal announcement with Macron

Watch as Sir Keir Starmer takes a swipe at Nigel Farage whilst announcing a migrant deal with France.

Politics

22 h. ago Politics latest: Starmer announces ‘groundbreaking’ one in, one out migration deal at press conference

French president ends three-day state visit to UK with announcement on plan to tackle small boat Channel crossings

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22 h. ago Starmer and Macron agree 'one in, one out' Channel migrant deal to come into force 'within weeks

After days of talks the Prime Minister confirmed a new trial scheme would come into effect within weeks, at a press conference alongside his 'friend' Emmanuel Macron.

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23 h. ago Watch live: Starmer and Macron unveil migrant return deal after crunch talks

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron announce a migrant return deal with France intended to tackle illegal crossings over the Channel.

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24 h. ago Watch live: Starmer and Macron to unveil migrant return deal after crunch talks

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron are expected to announce a migrant return deal with France intended to tackle illegal crossings over the Channel.

Politics

26 h. ago Channel crossings continue amid crunch talks with France over migrant returns deal

More than 21,000 people have arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel so far this year

Economics

27 h. ago Macron state visit live: ‘Multiple small boat incidents’ in Channel as Starmer to agree migrant deal with France

Emmanuel Macron and Sir Keir Starmer will round off three-day visit with announcement on plans to tackle small boat crossings

Economics

28 h. ago Macron says UK and France ‘share same will’ amid crunch talks over migrant deal

The French president and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also agreed a ‘new deterrent’ was needed to stop small boats crossing the English Channel.

Politics

29 h. ago Starmer and Macron race to strike 'one in, one out' Channel migrant deal as MORE boats cross today but pact would only cover 50 arrivals a week

Keir Starmer is hoping for 'concrete progress' on the crisis as the French president wraps up his three-day State Visit to the UK.

Events

31 h. ago Macron state visit live: 50 migrants a week could be sent back to France under ‘one in, one out’ deal pilot

Emmanuel Macron and Sir Keir Starmer will round off three-day visit with announcement on plans to tackle small boat crossings

Politics

31 h. ago Starmer and Macron race to strike 'one in, one out' Channel migrant deal TODAY but it would only cover 50 arrivals a week as critics dismiss 'merry go round'

Keir Starmer is hoping for 'concrete progress' on the crisis as the French president wraps up his three-day State Visit to the UK.

Events

39 h. ago Macron state visit live: Starmer hopes for ‘one in, one out’ migrant deal at summit with French president

Government sources dismiss reports an agreement has already been reached as ‘speculation’

Politics

46 h. ago Macron state visit live: French president and Starmer agree ‘new deterrent’ needed to stop small boats

French president visits Downing Street as UK pushes France to do more to stop migrant crossings

Politics

47 h. ago Macron state visit live: French president leaves No 10 after crunch migration talks with Starmer

French president visits Downing Street as UK pushes France to do more to stop migrant crossings

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