UK and France discuss new migration deal amid concerns over migrant numbers
TL;DR
Senior government officials believe a new Franco-British agreement aimed at returning migrants crossing the English Channel could be a breakthrough, but its success depends on whether it effectively deters crossings; critics argue the initial scale may be insufficient to significantly reduce numbers, and failure to do so could be seen as a failure of the deal.
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