France and Britain are in talks to end their "one in, one out" migration deal, according to a French interior ministry source cited by multiple outlets. The source said the two countries were discussing the terms of withdrawal from the agreement.
The Guardian reported that sources say the deal will expire on Thursday. Several right-leaning outlets, including The Telegraph and The Times, reported that the deal has already been scrapped, with The Times citing France's rejection of an extension.
Under the agreement, announced last year to try to reduce small-boat crossings of the English Channel, Britain deported undocumented people who arrived by small boat to France, in exchange for accepting an equal number of asylum seekers with family ties to Britain.
According to GB News, the deal cost the British taxpayer £84 million and flights returning small-boat migrants to France will continue for several weeks before it formally ends. GB News also reported that British officials were trying to keep the deal alive amid claims it had deterred illegal migration, and that the Home Office confirmed the deal has been ditched for good.
According to GB News, a Home Office spokesman said Britain continues to work with France to tackle the issue.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Guardian reported sources saying the deal would expire on Thursday.
“UK-France ‘one in one out’ deal to expire on Thursday, say sources” — The Guardian
Center
- Arab News and The Straits Times reported a French interior ministry source confirming talks to end the deal.
- Center outlets described the deal's original purpose of reducing small-boat Channel crossings.
“France, Britain in talks to end ‘one in, one out’ migrant deal” — Arab News
Right
- GB News reported the deal cost UK taxpayers £84 million and called it "failed."
- GB News reported British officials tried to keep the deal alive amid claims it deterred illegal migration.
- The Times reported the deal ended after France rejected an extension.
- The Telegraph reported the deal has been scrapped.
“Britain's failed 'one in, one out' migrant returns deal with France SCRAPPED after costing taxpayer £84million” — GB News
Questions readers ask
What happened with the UK-France migrant deal?
France and Britain are ending their "one in, one out" migration agreement, according to a French interior ministry source. The deal had allowed Britain to deport small-boat migrants to France in exchange for accepting an equal number of asylum seekers with UK family ties.
Why is the deal ending?
The Times reported that France rejected an extension of the deal. GB News reported British officials were trying to keep it alive amid claims it deterred illegal migration before the Home Office confirmed it was ditched.
How much did the deal cost?
According to GB News, the "one in, one out" deal cost British taxpayers £84 million.
What did left- and right-leaning outlets focus on?
The Guardian, a left-leaning outlet, focused on sources saying the deal would expire on Thursday. Right-leaning outlets including The Telegraph, GB News and The Times emphasized that the deal had been scrapped or ended, with GB News highlighting its £84 million cost to taxpayers.
Will migrant return flights continue?
According to GB News, flights returning small-boat migrants to France will continue for several weeks before the deal fully comes to an end.
Sources · 13 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningUK-France deal aimed at reducing number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats is scrapped
- The GuardianLeft-leaningUK-France ‘one in one out’ deal to expire on Thursday, say sources
- Arab NewsCenterFrance, Britain in talks to end ‘one in, one out’ migrant deal
- BBC NewsCenterUK-France 'one in, one out' migrant scheme scrapped
- BBC SportCenterUK-France 'one in, one out' migrant scheme scrapped
- EuronewsCenterUK ends 'one in, one out' migrant returns deal with France
- France 24CenterUK-France 'one in, one out' migrant exchange deal is scrapped
- ReutersCenterFrance and Britain in talks to end 'one in, one out' migrant deal
- South China Morning PostCenterUK-France deal targeting migrants crossing English Channel is scrapped
- The Straits TimesCenterFrance, Britain in talks to end 'one in, one out' migrant deal
- GB NewsRight-leaning'One-in, one-out' migrant deal with France on brink of collapse - 'It's over!'
- The TelegraphRight-leaning‘One in, one out’ migrant deal scrapped
- The TimesRight-leaningOne in, one out migrant deal ends as France rejects extension