The home secretary’s refused to say how many migrants will be returned in the new “one in, one out” scheme with France to tackle small boat crossings.

For every person sent back, the UK will accept the same number who try to enter from Europe through a safe route.

There are reports it could be limited to 50 a week.

Shadow home secretary and MP for Croydon South, Chris Philp, thinks it’s a gimmick: