A migrant who was initially deported back to France under the UK government’s “one in, one out” policy has reportedly returned via a small boat, highlighting ongoing challenges in controlling small boat crossings surge. Since the start of 2025, over 36,000 individuals have risked the perilous journey across the English Channel in small boats, seeking safety, opportunity, or better living conditions. During the Labour Party conference, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer reiterated his commitment to dismantling human smuggling networks and reducing small boat crossings by 2029, reflecting the government’s intent to curb the ongoing surge.
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