The former Director General of the UK Border Force has cast doubt on the government's latest migration deals with Kurdistan, Turkey and Vietnam, warning they are unlikely to curb Channel crossings without proper return agreements in place.

Tony Smith, speaking on GB News, said the effectiveness of such international arrangements would "depend heavily on their specific details," which have yet to be fully scrutinised.

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Reports suggest the government is exploring Italian-style deals with these nations to reduce illegal migration{ai:summary}<p>The former Director General of the UK Border Force, Tony Smith, has expressed skepticism about the government's new migration deals with Kurdistan, Turkey, and Vietnam. He argues that these agreements may not effectively reduce Channel crossings without solid return agreements.</p><p>Smith emphasized that the success of these international arrangements hinges on their specific details, which remain unexamined. #politics</p>

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