Wednesday briefing: ​Why small boat crossings are here to stay ​

The UK government has quietly scrapped its "one in, one out" deal with France, a partnership aimed at eliminating small boat crossings by deterring asylum seekers. This decision means that small boat crossings are likely to continue, despite previous efforts to curb them. The failure of this deal highlights the challenges of enforcing border control and the risks that asylum seekers face in attempting to cross the English Channel. As a result, the issue of small boat crossings is unlikely to disappear anytime soon.

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The collapse of the UK's asylum deal with France shows that border enforcement has little effect on stopping crossings. This could lead to increased migration and put a strain on local resources.

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