Reform insists National Rally agreed migrant policy after backlash in France

Reform UK has insisted its deal with France's far-right National Rally to return migrants back across the Channel was fully approved by the party and signed off by its president, Jordan Bardella. This agreement between Reform UK's Nigel Farage and Bardella has sparked a backlash in France, with critics arguing it goes against France's interests and sovereignty. The deal's approval by the National Rally suggests that its leader, Marine Le Pen, may not have the final say in all policy decisions. The controversy surrounding this migrant policy could have implications…

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The agreement to return migrants to France has been criticized for going against France's interests and sovereignty. This backlash could lead to increased tensions between the UK and France, affecting their diplomatic relations and potentially impacting trade

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