EU denies reports it has rejected UK deal to return people who cross Channel
Ursula von der Leyen aide reported to have ruled out ‘returns agreement’ in leaked copy of memo
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Ursula von der Leyen aide reported to have ruled out ‘returns agreement’ in leaked copy of memo
The Prime Minister is desperate to reach a new deal after losing the right to return failed asylum seekers following Brexit - but leaked memos suggest the EU won't entertain new talks
Will Quince also said safety concerns are paramount following the discovery of the Legionella bacteria on the accommodation barge.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sees a returns deal as part of a wider effort to prevent dangerous migrant Channel crossings.
The EU has refused to discuss a new migrant deal with Rishi Sunak that would have allowed the UK to send back people to the continent.