EXPLAINED: 10 - The Real Truth

Braverman’s new migrant ‘crackdown’ deal with France is doomed to fail. Here’s why

Again and again, the government has put optics above effectiveness, says journalist Diane Taylor

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022

UK gave away ‘too much for too little’ in free trade deal with Australia, says former minister, blaming Truss – as it happened

George Eustice says the free trade deal with Australia – hailed by Boris Johnson as one of the big gains from Brexit – was poor

The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2022

France-Italy migration row escalates after rescue ship docks in Toulon

French government calls Italy ‘inhumane’ for refusing vessel but Italian PM hits back as rift deepens

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2022

France attempts to match immigration policies with labour needs

The French government on Wednesday announced a bill that would create a specific residence permit to enable illegal immigrants who work in understaffed sector to legalise their status. The new measure aims to fight the exploitation of undocumented migrants and comes at a time when many European countries are experiencing…

France 24 · Nov 4, 2022

‘Go back to Africa’: French MP banned after racist outburst in parliament

Sitting suspended after interjection by far-right MP while black member was speaking about migrants

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2022

Black MP subjected to vile racist abuse in chaotic scenes at French Parliament

Black MP Carlos Martens Bilongo received racial abuse from another politician in the French Parliament who told him to "go back to Africa", leading to the suspension of the National Assembly

Daily Mirror · Nov 4, 2022

Outrage in French parliament as far-right MP shouts ‘go back to Africa’ at black colleague

The culprit was identified as Grégoire de Fournas, the 37-year-old National Rally MP

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2022

As PM Rishi Sunak takes the reins in Britain, hopes for improved France-UK relations

UK-France relations have been marked by tensions ever since Brexit, whether over fishing rights or submarine deals. Will new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak improve relations with Britain’s neighbour and ally across the Channel – and notably French President Emmanuel Macron? We take a look at some of the key similarities,…

France 24 · Oct 26, 2022

Belgian police arrest French-Moroccan imam fleeing deportation

A French-Moroccan imam accused of hate speech and anti-Semitism has been arrested in Belgium after trying to avoid deportation back to Morocco.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 1, 2022

Europe issues arrest warrant for Moroccan imam facing deportation

A European arrest warrant has been issued for French-born Moroccan imam Hassan Iquioussen, who has been on the run since Tuesday when French authorities approved his deportation. The preacher has been accused of hate speech and anti-Semitism.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 2, 2022