Prime Minister Keir Starmer's EU deal misses a critical migrant-return agreement. Despite tough talk on immigration, the deal lacks any provisions for UK-EU migrant returns. Labor considered options but faced public backlash, leading to inaction. France, Germany, and Belgium demand talks only with Brussels, complicating progress. Channel crossings rise by 5%, while the EU sees a 27% overall drop in illegal immigration.
Starmer secured a symbolic defense pact and a veterinary deal, but critics say Britain has become an "EU rule-taker." This absence might upset Brexit supporters and increase pressure on Starmer.