Burnham, Macron talk border security and stronger Europe-UK ties
Summary
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and French President Emmanuel Macron met in London to discuss migration, trade, and support for Ukraine. They agreed to work together to reduce illegal boat crossings and explore closer cooperation between the UK and Europe.Key Facts
- The meeting took place on September 3, 2026, at Downing Street, London.
- This was Prime Minister Burnham’s first meeting with a European leader since he took office on July 20, 2026.
- They talked about small boats carrying undocumented migrants and new larger boats called “mega dinghies” crossing the English Channel.
- The UK plans to send 45 officers to French beaches to help stop illegal crossings, building on an April agreement with France.
- The UK government said small boat arrivals in the UK are at their lowest since 2020.
- Burnham wants closer economic ties with the EU but will not rejoin the EU’s single market or customs union.
- France’s “Made in Europe” plan may hurt the UK’s steel industry, a concern raised by Burnham.
- The leaders discussed setting up local assembly lines in Ukraine for the SCALP missile, which uses British technology, to support Ukraine’s defense.
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