A second migrant removed from the United Kingdom under the government's controversial 'one in, one out' agreement with France has successfully made his way back to British shores via a small boat crossing.
Immediate Detection and Re-detention
The Home Office confirmed that the man arrived this weekend and was immediately identified through biometric technology and taken into custody. A spokesperson stated that his case will be fast-tracked to ensure his swift return to France.
In an official statement, the Home Office declared: "The message is clear: if you try to return to the UK you will be sent back. We will do whatever it takes to scale up removals of illegal migrants and secure our borders."
Downing Street: 'Evidence of the System Working'
Officials from Downing Street have defended the situation, insisting that the immediate detection of the individual proves the system is functioning as intended. A representative told journalists that the man's journey was "wasted completely".
They emphasised that the migrant is now destined to be sent straight back to France, leaving him "out of pocket and out of chances", with the money spent on the perilous Channel crossing having been spent in vain.
A Growing Pattern of Returns
This incident marks the second known case of a migrant returning after being deported under the flagship treaty. The first involved an Iranian national who was initially removed in September after arriving in August. That individual returned in October and was subsequently deported back to France just last week.
The government maintains its commitment to accelerating the removal of individuals who enter the UK illegally, with this latest case serving as a high-profile test of its policies and border enforcement capabilities.
