Britain Implements 'One In, One Out' Migrant Policy with France

Under a new 'one in, one out' agreement with France, Britain has begun deporting undocumented migrants arriving via small boats, while receiving an equal number of legitimate asylum seekers with family ties to the UK. This policy, brokered by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, aims to manage the influx.

The initiative faces legal hurdles, with London's High Court recently granting a temporary reprieve for an asylum seeker facing removal, prompting the UK to criticize 'vexatious claims' that delay deportations. Despite challenges, a Home Office spokesperson confirmed that the first deportation under the scheme has occurred.

The British government, under mounting pressure, seeks to control the number of migrants crossing the Channel, a problem exacerbated by over 30,000 arrivals in 2025 alone, underscoring the urgency and complexity of migration policy.

(With inputs from agencies.)