🚨 New Moves in Migration: UK & Iraq Team Up! 🚨
In a continuing drive to tackle the small boat crossings, the UK government has inked a fresh deal with Iraq. Signed by Home Office Minister Dan Jarvis, this agreement sets up a formal process for sending back Iraqis arriving in the UK without the right to stay. This isn’t just about paperwork—it’s part of a much broader strategy to curb dangerous Channel crossings and tackle organised smuggling!
This comes on the heels of a substantial £800,000 agreement with Baghdad last year aimed at cracking down on smuggling networks and crime. Earlier in the year, Sir Keir Starmer and Iraq’s PM, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, intensified efforts to collaborate on migration issues.
According to the Home Office, this new setup is already yielding results! The number of Iraqis arriving via small boats stands at 1,900 this year—a notable drop from 2,600 the previous year.
Dan Jarvis emphasises the growing UK-Iraq relationship, stressing, “By working together on security, development, and migration challenges, we are forging stronger ties that mutually benefit our countries.”
Meanwhile, similar accords with Albania and Vietnam have been rolled out, and a fresh deal with France allows for small boat migrants to be returned to the French coast.
However, there’s buzz on the political front! Conservative shadow home secretary Chris Philp has slammed the current administration, citing a surge of over 50,000 illegal immigrants under Labour’s tenure. “Labour has surrendered our borders,” Philp claims, calling the Iraq deal a mere ruse.
As the debate rages on, all eyes are on how these new measures will reshape the migration landscape. Stay tuned for more updates as the UK government continues its mission to control illegal crossings and foster international cooperation! 🌍🚤
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