Illegal Migration: International Co-operation

Part of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office – in the House of Commons at on 30 April 2024.

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Photo of Chris Clarkson Chris Clarkson Conservative, Heywood and Middleton

Recently, the Irish Tánaiste stated that he believed the increase in irregular migration to the Republic of Ireland was a direct result of the deterrent effect of our Rwanda policy. The Irish Government have since made moves to try to remove those illegal migrants back to the UK. What conversations has my right hon. Friend had with EU counterparts and Home Office colleagues about ensuring there is no returns policy with the EU unless a reciprocal agreement is made?