British ministers assert that the European Commission will back the UK-France migrant returns agreement, despite opposition from several European nations and French right politicians. The pilot scheme, announced by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, aims to return migrants arriving via small boats to France while accepting an equal number from France for family reunification, facing significant implementation challenges.
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British ministers believe the European Commission will back a new agreement with France to send some migrants back to France from the UK, despite facing criticism from various European countries and politicians.
