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UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy
Britain wants Eritrea to take back migrants whose asylum claims failed, while in Brussels, Macron and Merz are seen as the key to an EU budget deal.
On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on Best of BBNPublished
At a glance
- First reported by BBC: “UK threatens to ban Eritreans over migrant return policy”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 4:41 AM ET on Best of BBN, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.
- Topics: UK.
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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn London overnight, the British government is threatening to ban Eritrean nationals unless Eritrea cooperates on taking back migrants whose asylum claims have failed.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA ban to make someone cooperate. Has that ever worked on anybody?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorGovernments keep trying it, Hank.
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