Burnham and Macron meet at Downing Street to discuss defence and migration

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When did Andy Burnham and Emmanuel Macron meet?

Andy Burnham and Emmanuel Macron met at Downing Street on Thursday, 3 September 2026. This was Burnham's first meeting with an overseas leader since taking office in July 2026.

What topics did Burnham and Macron discuss?

The leaders discussed defence, energy, support for Ukraine, European security, small-boat migration, and UK-EU relations. They also touched upon new initiatives in the Middle East.

What was announced regarding Channel crossings?

Andy Burnham announced that the number of French officers deployed to tackle Channel crossings would increase to nearly 1,050. This is part of efforts to counter criminal gangs and their evolving tactics.

What did the reports say about small-boat arrivals?

The Independent reported that summer small-boat arrivals were at their lowest since 2019. Euronews reported that the figure was the lowest since 2020. Both reports noted that smugglers appear to be using fewer, larger vessels.