French charity Auberge des Migrants, which has mounted a campaign against the 'one-in, one-out' policy, said two deportations had now been cancelled.

Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp - who served as an immigration minister in Boris Johnson's government - said Labour's plan would be overwhelmed by legal challenges.

The initial deportation of small-boat migrants is due to take place as early as today. Ministers are gearing up for the first removal flights as part of the 'one in, one out' deal…

It’s understood about 50 people a week will be deported