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David Lynch

UK-France relationship ‘key’ to migration, No 10 says ahead of Macron meeting

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (left) during a bilateral meeting with the President of France Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada (Stefan Rousseau/PA) - (PA Wire)

The UK’s relationship with France is “key” to tackling small boat crossings, Downing Street signalled a day ahead of Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Britain.

The French president and his wife Brigitte will be hosted by the King when they travel to the UK for a state visit on Tuesday.

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