Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK’s relationship with France is “as strong as it’s ever been” as he welcomed President Emmanuel Macron to Downing Street.
The prime minister praised their “personal relationship” and said the state visit symbolised the closeness of both nations.
He also reflected on their joint wreath-laying at Churchill’s statue, calling it a reminder of their enduring bond.
Report by Covellm.
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Sir Keir Starmer joined President Macron and other international leaders for a virtual meeting on future peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine. The call, involving members of the so-called coalition of the willing, took place as part of ongoing talks to prepare for a potential ceasefire. Participants included European leaders, US officials, and President Zelensky, dialling in from the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer pose for a family photo in the Downing Street gardens during the UK-France Summit. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Emmanuel Macron arrives at 10 Downing Street ahead of the UK-France Summit with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Defence Secretary John Healey and his French counterpart Sébastien Lecornu visit MBDA in Hertfordshire to view a Storm Shadow cruise missile. They are joined by MBDA executives from the UK and France during President Macron’s State Visit to the UK – highlighting defence cooperation between the two nations. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron have agreed the need for a "new deterrent" to deter small boats crossings in the Channel, Downing Street has said. Sky News
President Emmanuel Macron says this week’s UK-France summit at Downing Street marks a “new stage” in defence co-operation. Addressing UK parliamentarians, he highlights the countries’ shared military strength and calls for united action amid growing threats. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
I want to take you into the daily Downing Street briefing for political journalists to try and explain the likelihood of the government introducing a wealth tax. Sky News
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting has called on resident doctors to abandon plans for strike action, calling it “unreasonable” and “unfair”. He said they’ve received a 28.9% pay rise – the best deal among NHS staff – and warned strikes would disrupt patient care and burden other workers. It comes as NHS waiting lists in England fall to their lowest level in over two years. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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