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Andy Burnham Meets Macron on Migration and Defence

🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
Burnham's early focus on Macron signals a pragmatic shift to rebuild EU relations, but the migrant crisis remains a thorny issue with no quick fix.
💡 Why it matters
This meeting sets the tone for Burnham's foreign policy, potentially reshaping UK-France cooperation on border security and EU alignment.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham hosted French President Emmanuel Macron in Downing Street for his first bilateral talks, focusing on curbing irregular migration, defence cooperation, and Ukraine. The meeting aimed to strengthen UK-EU ties and address the migrant crisis.

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The Guardian
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