Sir Keir Starmer has suggested he will study Italy’s asylum processing deal with Albania as part of a “pragmatic” approach to tackling migrant boats crossing the English Channel.
Speaking to reporters, the prime minister said he had discussed the “concept” of Italy’s deal during talks in Rome with Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni.
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Meloni said Sir Keir had shown “great interest” in the planned scheme, under which some migrants rescued in Italian waters will be sent to the Balkan country to have their asylum claims processed.