Starmer Considers Italy's Albania Migration Deal to Curb UK Boat Arrivals

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer praises Italy's migration policies and explores similar strategies to address irregular migration in Britain.

• Keir Starmer met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to discuss Italy's approach to reducing irregular migration, which includes a controversial deal with Albania.
• Italy has seen a 60% decrease in small boat arrivals this year, attributed to agreements with African countries and the proposed asylum processing scheme in Albania.
• Starmer announced the UK will provide £4 million to support Italy's migration initiatives, known as the Rome Process.
• Human rights organizations have criticized Italy's deal with Albania, warning it could lead to violations of asylum seekers' rights and create prolonged detention conditions.
• Starmer's interest in Italy's policies comes as the UK faces increasing pressure to reduce Channel crossings, with over 1,000 migrants arriving in the UK last weekend alone.

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