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No 10 insists migrant returns deal isn't a 'shambles' after court blocks man's removal

  • The UK government attempted to deport migrants to France under a new scheme this week, but no migrants have yet been flown out from Heathrow Airport.
  • Legal challenges from migrants' lawyers and protests from charities blocked deportation flights at the last minute, delaying the start of the one in, one out deal with France.
  • An Air France flight departed carrying only fare-paying passengers, leaving multiple seats unoccupied that had been intended for deportees, despite officials aiming to carry out daily removals this week.
  • Reform UK's Zia Yusuf criticized the Labour government for spending public funds on a scheme he described as ineffective and unfeasible, while Tory leader Kemi Badenoch highlighted how remarkable it is that no deportations have taken place so far.
  • Downing Street denied the deal is a shambles or hampered by courts and stated returns would take place imminently, but concerns remain that France could withdraw if the scheme does not run smoothly.
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Migrant deportations yet to begin as Downing Street denies ‘shambles’

A second Air France flight departed from Heathrow on Tuesday without any migrants on board, according to reports.

·London, United Kingdom
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Spectator UK broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
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