The UK government says a deportation arrangement with France under “one in, one out” rules has removed more than 1,400 migrants to France. Immigration minister Shabana Mahmood tells MPs that each deportation is costing £56,000.
The figures are presented as part of the government’s efforts to manage small-boat migration by transferring responsibility for some individuals to France. The “one in, one out” approach is designed so that when migrants are sent back to France, the UK can receive corresponding individuals under agreed terms.
Across the reporting, the key focus is on the cost and the scale of removals reported to Parliament. However, outlets differ in emphasis, with some highlighting the per-person expense and others framing it within the broader debate over the effectiveness and value of cooperation with France.
