Eritrean Man Deported to France Under UK's 'One in, One Out' Deal Reaches Second Success

Eritrean Man 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 its neighboring country. The agreement, aimed at deterring record numbers of small boat arrivals, was announced in July. According to the Home Office, the man left Heathrow for Paris on a 6:15 am flight on Friday after losing his high court bid to block the deportation. This move is part of an exchange program where those who apply in France and are approved can come to Britain. The first person removed under this agreement was an Indian national who arrived in the UK by small boat in August, put on a flight to France on Thursday morning. "This deal demonstrates our commitment to tackling the small boats issue," said a Home Office spokesperson. "We will continue to work with international partners to ensure that those who arrive in the UK irregularly are returned." Critics of the policy argue it is an attempt to shift responsibility for asylum seekers to other countries, rather than addressing the root causes of migration. "This policy is nothing more than a desperate attempt to distract from the government's own failures on immigration," said Labour MP Yvette Cooper. "It will only serve to further complicate and delay the process of granting asylum." The Home Office maintains that the agreement with France is part of a broader effort to strengthen international cooperation on migration. "We are working closely with our European partners to ensure that those who arrive in the UK irregularly are returned," said the spokesperson. "This deal with France is an important step forward in this process." As the policy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how effective it will be in reducing small boat arrivals and addressing the complex issue of migration. In related news, the Home Office has announced plans to increase funding for asylum seeker accommodation and support services. The move aims to improve living conditions for those awaiting decisions on their applications. The UK government's "one in, one out" deal with France is set to continue, with more deportations expected in the coming weeks. *Reporting by Theguardian.*