Iran war increases need for good relations between UK and Ireland, says Starmer

Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer walking in the garden at Fota House in Cork, following the UK-Ireland summit (Brian Lawless/PA) - (PA Wire)

The conflict in the Middle East has increased the importance of having good relations between the UK and Ireland, Sir Keir Starmer has said.

And Irish premier Micheal Martin said increased co-ordination between the two countries would help to guarantee economic security.