Britain’s pilot “one in, one out” scheme with France aims to curb dangerous Channel crossings by returning some migrants and accepting others through legal routes. But with crossings reportedly up, critics question its impact. We hear from our Paris correspondent Ross Cullen and London-based immigration lawyer Harjap Singh Bhangal on the legal, political, and humanitarian implications of the plan, and examine why many illegal migrants still choose England over France. Plus, we look at how rising tensions have sparked protests across the UK, adding to the pressure on the government to find lasting solutions.

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