First migrant returns under UK-France deal ‘to begin this month’

Yvette Cooper REFUSES to guarantee migrant returns will happen this month - less than 24 hours after making promise

Yvette Cooper has failed to guarantee that illegal migrants will definitely be returned to France in September.Although the Home Secretary told the Commons that the first returns are "expected" this month, Ms Cooper today was cautious not to confirm that deportations would go ahead during September.As part of a returns agreement with France, the UK will send back migrants to France who crossed the Channel, in exchange for those who apply and are…

Cooper Refuses to Guarantee Small Boat Migrants Will Be Returned This Month

Yvette Cooper has failed to guarantee that the first migrants will be removed to France this month. The one in one out deal was announced to fanfare over four weeks ago… The Home Secretary was asked on Sky News when migrants would begin to be sent back: “We expect the first returns to take place […]

First migrant returns under UK-France deal ‘to begin this month’

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper also told MPs new applications to the existing refugee family reunion route will be suspended this week.