Macron says UK and France ‘share same will’ amid crunch talks over migrant deal

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and President of France Emmanuel Macron during a plenary at the UK-France Summit, in Downing Street, London, on day three of the French President’s state visit to the UK. Picture date: Thursday July 10, 2025. - (PA Wire)

Sir Keir Starmer said the UK would tackle illegal migration with “new tactics” and a “new level of intent” before crunch talks to hammer out a deal with Emmanuel Macron.

The French president said the UK and France “share the same will” to address the issue at the start of a Franco-British summit at Downing Street.