UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham met French President Emmanuel Macron at Downing Street on Thursday (3 Sep) to discuss UK-France cooperation on migration, European relations, Ukraine and the Middle East.
The leaders welcomed continued collaboration on tackling illegal Channel crossings, saying operational efforts had reduced crossings and should be expanded across Europe. They also discussed the UK’s relationship with Europe, including concerns over the EU’s Made in Europe agenda and its implications for British industry.
Key developments:
- President Macron’s loan of the Bayeux Tapestry was described as a symbol of UK-France friendship.
- The leaders reviewed plans for SCALP long-range missile assembly lines in Ukraine.
- They discussed de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz and concerns over Israel’s E1 settlement plans and their impact on a two-state solution.
- Both sides agreed to deepen cooperation on shared security and economic priorities.
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