Burnham and Macron to discuss migration and EU relations
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Andy Burnham will meet Emmanuel Macron at No 10 on Thursday to discuss irregular migration, EU relations, Ukraine and the war in Iran.
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Kiran StaceyPolicy editor, 02 SEP 2026 — Andy Burnham will meet Emmanuel Macron at Downing Street, making Macron the first foreign head of state to visit him there. The discussions will cover irregular migration, EU relations, Ukraine and the war in Iran. Burnham said cooperation with France had reduced small boat crossings but warned that smuggling gangs were changing their tactics. The leaders will announce more resources for French police, including nearly 1,050 officers in northern France, a 75-person team targeting equipment and smugglers, an intelligence unit expanded from 18 to 30 officers, and 45 officers for the west coast. Burnham will also seek Macron’s support for renegotiating Britain’s treaty with the EU before a summit expected in early November. European countries want a youth mobility scheme and home university fees for their students. Burnham may limit the number admitted under the scheme. Britain wants agreements covering electricity and agricultural trade. Last month, Burnham met Volodymyr Zelenskyy and announced the declassification of sensitive military information for Ukraine.
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