Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will use his upcoming meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron to push a range of foreign‑policy priorities, from tackling Iran to cracking down on smuggling networks and tightening the UK‑EU relationship. Macron, the first foreign head of state to visit Downing Street since the pandemic, will also meet with Labour leader Andy Burnham, who is beginning to court European leaders ahead of the UK’s post‑Brexit negotiations. The talks are expected to focus on curbing irregular migration and negotiating a fresh trade deal with the European Union, while also addressing broader security concerns.
PM will aim to centre talks with French president on key foreign policy issues such as Iran, smuggling gangs and EU relationsAndy Burnham will begin the process of courting European leaders when he welcomes Emmanuel Macron as the first foreign head of state to visit him in Downing Street.The prime minister will meet the French president at No 10 on Thursday as he looks to make inroads on a number of foreign policy objectives, including curbing irregular migration and sealing a new deal with the EU. Continue reading...
