Labour is facing new questions over its small boats deal with France after it emerged the agreement will expire in just 11 months.
The much-trumpeted deal with Emmanuel Macron’s government will lapse at the end of June next year – just 47 weeks away – unless it is renewed.
The Home Office has also refused to say how many small boat migrants will be returned under the agreement.
Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said the ‘meagre’ and ‘short-term’ deal would splutter to a halt even before the start of next year’s peak small boats season.
Migrants who arrive by small boat from Wednesday could face being selected for the scheme.
