Macron and Burnham hold first formal talks in Bayeux
By The BriefBrief
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and French President Emmanuel Macron held their first formal talks on Thursday, with migrant crossings and Ukraine expected to dominate the agenda. They met for the first time on Wednesday evening at a preview of the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at the British Museum, alongside King Charles III.
WHO:Andy Burnham and Emmanuel Macron
WHAT:Burnham and Macron hold their first formal talks on UK-France relations, with migrant crossings and Ukraine expected to be discussed.
WHEN:Sep 3, 2026
WHERE:United Kingdom
WHY:The talks were scheduled as the leaders’ first formal meeting, following their Wednesday preview appearance at the British Museum.
