UK PM Starmer Eyes Italy-Style Migration Deal to Tackle Small Boat Crisis

Sep 15, 2024, 06:56 PM

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed interest in adopting an Italy-style migration deal to address the UK's small boat crisis. This scheme involves sending migrants to Albania for asylum processing, a strategy developed by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Starmer is set to discuss this approach with Meloni during his upcoming visit to Rome. The Labour Party is considering this option as an alternative to the previously rejected Rwanda scheme. Starmer aims to enhance cross-border cooperation to tackle people smuggling gangs and reduce irregular migration by 60%. David Lammy has indicated Labour's interest due to the scheme's success. Additionally, Starmer unveiled a new Border Security Commander to help combat the crisis.