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European Jewish News · Sep 3, 2026

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UK: Prime Minister Andy Burnham has welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to Downing Street, his first overseas visitor since becoming prime minister. Burnham said it was “so fitting” that Macron was his first foreign leader to visit, describing France as the UK’s “nearest neighbour and close friend”. The two leaders held talks on issues including illegal Channel crossings and defence, discussing what they called “shared challenges”, including the rise of larger “mega dinghies” being used to carry migrants across the English Channel. Join EJN:

UK: Prime Minister Andy Burnham has welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to Downing Street, his first overseas visitor since becoming prime minister. Burnham said it was “so fitting” that Macron was his first foreign leader to visit, describing France as the UK’s “nearest neighbour and close friend”. The two leaders held talks on issues including illegal Channel crossings and defence, discussing what they called “shared challenges”, including the rise of larger “mega dinghies” being used to carry migrants across the English Channel. Join EJN: https://wa.me/447443160130?text=Hi!%20I%20would%20like%20to%20subscribe%20to%20the%20EJN.%20My%20name%20is:%20

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