Andy Burnham targets migrant crisis ahead of Macron’s visit to No 10
Summary
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will meet French President Emmanuel Macron at Downing Street to discuss reducing irregular migration and improving UK-EU relations. They plan to increase French police resources to tackle migrant smuggling and prepare for a future EU summit on economic matters.Key Facts
- Emmanuel Macron is the first foreign leader to visit Prime Minister Andy Burnham at No 10 Downing Street.
- The meeting focuses on stopping irregular migration and improving cooperation between the UK and France.
- French police numbers dealing with migrant crossings in northern France will increase by about 25% to nearly 1,050 officers.
- New specialist teams will target smugglers and seize their equipment.
- The number of irregular migrant crossings has dropped to its lowest in seven years.
- Burnham credits efforts by his predecessor Keir Starmer and external factors like improved security in Syria for the reduction.
- The leaders will also discuss UK-EU trade agreements and a future EU summit planned for early November.
- The UK aims for new deals on electricity trade and agricultural products while possibly limiting youth mobility schemes favored by the EU.
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