ONE‑IN, ONE‑OUT HUMILIATED: First UK–France Deportation Flight Leaves Empty After Last‑Minute ECHR Challenges and Activist Pressure

The inaugural deportation flight under the UK–France “one in, one out” returns deal departed without any migrants after last‑minute human‑rights legal claims and coordinated activist pressure forced the Home Office to remove individuals from the manifest. France warned the pilot could be scrapped if burdens persist; ministers say they will resume removals "as soon as we physically can" while pursuing legal changes to limit ECHR appeals.