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UK Labour Seeks Italy-Style Deals with Libya, Tunisia, Kurdistan, Turkey, Vietnam to Curb Illegal Migration

Nov 17, 2024, 08:43 AM

The Labour government in the UK, led by Yvette Cooper, is reportedly planning to emulate Italy's approach to reducing illegal migration by negotiating deals with countries like Libya, Tunisia, Kurdistan, Turkey, and Vietnam. These deals aim to provide financial support to these nations in exchange for their efforts to prevent migrants from embarking on dangerous journeys to Britain. This strategy follows Italy's successful reduction of migrant numbers by 60% through similar agreements with Libya and Tunisia. The initiative comes as the UK faces a migrant crisis, with the government seeking solutions to curb illegal Channel crossings. Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has confirmed that the Prime Minister is working with international partners to address the issue upstream, focusing on preventing departures rather than merely managing arrivals. Shadow home secretary Chris Philp has expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of these plans, stating that a deterrent is needed to truly tackle the issue.