Eritrean Man Deported to France Under UK's "One in, One Out" Deal

Eritrean Man is Second to be Deported to France Under UK's 'One in, One Out' Deal LONDON - An Eritrean man has become the second individual to be deported to France under the UK government's "one in, one out" deal with the neighboring country. The man was on a flight that left Heathrow for Paris at 6:15 am on Friday after losing a high court attempt to block his removal. According to the Home Office, this deportation is part of an agreement between the UK and France aimed at deterring record numbers of small boat arrivals. Under the deal, one person who applies in France and is approved to come to Britain will be allowed entry in exchange for those who apply in the UK and are approved to go to France. The first individual to be removed under this agreement was an Indian national who arrived in the UK by small boat in August. He was put on a flight to France on Thursday morning, according to the Home Office. "This is a positive development in our efforts to manage migration and ensure that those who come to the UK do so through safe and legal routes," said a Home Office spokesperson. "We will continue to work with our French counterparts to implement this agreement and reduce the number of small boat arrivals." Critics, however, argue that the deal is too focused on deportation and does not address the root causes of migration. "This policy is a knee-jerk reaction to a complex issue," said Dr. Emma Taylor, a migration expert at the University of London. "It's all about numbers and headlines rather than finding solutions to the problems driving people to flee their homes." The UK government has faced pressure to tackle the small boat arrivals, which have reached record levels in recent months. The "one in, one out" deal is seen as a key part of this effort. As for the Eritrean man's deportation, it marks another step in the implementation of this policy. The Home Office confirmed that he had lost his high court bid to block his removal and was subsequently put on a flight to Paris. The current status of the agreement remains unclear, but officials say they will continue to work with France to implement its terms. *Reporting by Theguardian.*