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How will the UK-France migrants return deal work as it comes into force?

The deal will be operational from Wednesday with detentions expected in the coming days.

Evening Standard

Voices: ‘One in, one out’ is a realistic plan to deal with migration – let’s give it a chance

COMMENT: Home secretary Yvette Cooper’s plan to tackle irregular migrants crossing the Channel is only a pilot programme to test the mechanics of a much larger scheme that could, one day, return all small-boat arrivals – and silence Nigel Farage for good, says John Rentoul

The Independent UK

Starmer has ‘made a mistake’ with plan to recognise Palestinian state – Badenoch

The Government announced last week it would recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel meets certain conditions.

Evening Standard

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UK and France start migrant return scheme to curb illegal Channel crossings

A deal between Britain and France allowing the UK to return some migrants who cross the English Channel came into force on Tuesday. It's the latest step towards dismantling the criminal trade in small boat crossings and preventing dangerous journeys at sea.

Radio France Internationale

UK-France Migrant Returns Deal Takes Effect

A "one-in, one-out" deal in which Britain can return some migrants who cross the Channel in small boats back to France came into force on Tuesday, the UK government announced.

International Business Times

Support for hardline anti-immigration policies linked to ignorance about migration figures, poll suggests – as it happened

Almost half of voters either strongly or somewhat support ‘admitting no more new migrants and requiring large numbers who came in recent years to leave’, says YouGov

The Guardian - UK

Justice chaos under the Tories: Sunak risked prison 'meltdown' by blocking early release of inmates

Justice officials were ignored and accused of ‘crying wolf’ as the criminal justice system reached breaking point, damning review finds

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‘One-in-one-out’ migrant returns deal with France to begin in days

Last month, Sir Keir Starmer said the deal would ‘turn the tables’ on the people smugglers who bring them here

The Independent UK

UK-France 'one in one out' migrants treaty comes into force - with small boat detentions to begin this week

Tories say the deal will make ‘no difference whatsover’ amid reports the pilot scheme will see only 50 people a week returned to France

Evening Standard

Cross-Channel migrants to be detained as France treaty comes into force

The deal has been criticised by refugee charities, which have urged the Government to provide more safe, legal routes for asylum seekers instead.

The Independent UK

Police warn of mass arrests if Palestine Action protest goes ahead

Hundreds could join weekend rally in support of proscribed group as 300 UK Jewish figures urge PM to lift ban

The Guardian - UK

Starmer pays tribute after death of ex-Labour general secretary Tom Sawyer

Lord Sawyer helped shape the reforms to the party during the New Labour era.

Evening Standard

Spotlight on Keir Starmer’s recognition of Palestine

Letters: Readers respond to the PM’s announcement that Britain will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel keeps to a ceasefire

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - Think digital IDs seem harmless? This is why you're wrong

As Keir Starmer’s government is reportedly considering yet another proposal for a mandatory universal digital ID system, it’s worth a reminder of what’s at stake for the privacy rights and civil liberties of tens of millions of citizens and residents in the UK.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Voices: ‘He’s a great negotiator and diplomat’: Starmer praised as UK outshines EU in Trump trade talks

YOUR VIEWS: Our community has praised Starmer as a skilled negotiator who won Trump’s respect and secured a better UK-US trade deal than the EU

The Independent UK

Voices: Will Labour’s new migrant controls stop the boats… or encourage Nigel Farage?

COMMENT: As home secretary Yvette Cooper announces £100m to pay for more border officers and new surveillance technology, among a raft of key measures, Sean O'Grady admits that there is no silver bullet to stop illegal immigration – and that slow, unshowy progress risks playing into Reform UK’s hands

The National (Scotland)

UK has taken 'too long to act' over plan for medical evacuation of children from Gaza

JOHN Swinney has accused the UK Government of taking “too long to act” after it was confirmed that hundreds of children in Gaza could be…

Euronews

Dua Lipa granted Kosovan citizenship: 'It feels like my two sides are now one'

Dua Lipa is now a citizen of the UK, Albania and Kosovo - with the President of Kosovo Vjosa Osmani saying that the pop star is “one of the most iconic cultural figures in our country’s history.”

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The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer's defence plan will not make UK safer, ex-UN adviser warns

KEIR Starmer’s pledge to ramp up defence spending in the UK to 5 of GDP by 2035 will make the country more insecure and won’t save the economy,…

The National (Scotland)

Keith Brown: UK can't ignore indyref2 demand with an SNP majority

WESTMINSTER won’t be able to ignore demands for a second independence referendum if the SNP wins a majority again in Holyrood, the party’s…

The National (Scotland)

Here's why the Labour Government wants you to feel as if war is on the horizon

THE UK Government wants the public to believe the country needs to be “battle-ready” – but it won’t increase jobs or make the country…

Evening Standard

Swinney welcomes bringing Gaza children to UK but ‘regrets’ it wasn’t sooner

The First Minister said Scotland will play its part to help the children harmed by Israel during the war in Gaza.

The Independent UK

Ministers must summon the courage to right an ‘obvious injustice’

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Judges who passed indefinite sentences join The Independent’s campaign to re-sentence those prisoners who have been unfairly trapped by the long-abolished IPP law

The Guardian - UK

Like Clement Attlee, Keir Starmer must rise to the occasion

Letters: Readers respond to Martin Kettle’s piece contrasting the premierships of Labour leaders past and present

The Guardian - UK

UK to evacuate ill and injured children from Gaza to receive NHS care

Government to announce taxpayer-funded initiative after three children were brought to UK under private scheme

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