Andy Burnham has praised ties between the UK and the EU during a meeting with Emmanuel Macron at Downing Street, in talks focused on small boats, defence and Ukraine.
The meeting marks Burnham’s first bilateral talks in Downing Street. The discussions bring together issues linked to migration, security and the war in Ukraine, all of which remain prominent areas of UK-European engagement.
According to the information available, the talks include the subject of small boats, a continuing political and policy issue involving crossings and border arrangements. Defence and Ukraine are also on the agenda, placing wider European security among the topics being discussed.
Burnham’s remarks on UK-EU ties form the central public message from the meeting. No further detail has been provided on the precise wording of his comments, the structure of the discussions or whether any specific outcomes are expected.
The latest position is that Burnham and Macron are holding talks in Downing Street, with the agenda covering small boats, defence and Ukraine alongside broader UK-EU relations.
