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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Maddox

Britain and France must shoulder burden of keeping Europe safe, Macron says in historic parliament address

Emmanuel Macron urged Britain and France “to shoulder the burden of European security” together as he appealed for the two nations to work more closely on issues including defence and the migrant crisis.

The French president delivered his remarks as the first European leader to receive a state visit to Britain and address both Houses of Parliament since Brexit was finalised in 2020.

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