Return of the Deported: Migrant's Journey Back

The British government's 'one in, one out' deal with France faces challenges as a deported migrant returns to Britain via a small boat. Despite efforts to deter illegal crossings, numbers continue to rise. The government remains committed to reducing small boat arrivals and deporting unauthorized individuals.

In a turn of events that puts the British government's new immigration policy under the spotlight, a migrant previously deported to France has returned to the UK via a small boat. This development comes amid the 'one in, one out' agreement between Britain and France, aimed at mitigating the surge of undocumented arrivals.

The move, initially hailed as 'ground-breaking' by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, promised to crack down on illegal entries and the smuggling networks fueling them. However, the case of this particular migrant, who claims to be a victim of modern slavery, highlights the complexities involved in addressing such issues.

Reports indicate that 42 individuals have been returned in the earliest phases of this scheme. Despite the government's firm stance on repeat offenders, as echoed in Junior Minister Josh MacAlister's comments, the challenge of controlling illegal migration persists, as underscored by this incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)