Macron Addresses Parliament – Guido Fawkes

LIVE: Macron Addresses Parliament

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Emmanuel Macron is addressing Parliament on his state visit. He has just popped over from Westminster Abbey. Follow along with proceedings here…

Macron repeats calls for Starmer to recognise a state of Palestine, with “political momentum [being] the only path to peace.” A break with the UK’s current policy…

Macron goes on to praise Starmer’s EU surrender deal, adding that Brexit was a decision that France “respects” even if they found it “deeply regrettable.” Some laughter in the room…

Macron adds that the small boat crisis is an issue for both the UK and France, but that “we will only arrive at a lasting and effective solution with action as well at the European level.” One in, one out deal yet to be sealed…