UK Irish Relations Renewal Talks

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1. 17 Sep

   “Our discussions will also cover EU and international issues, including Ireland’s current presidency of the Council of the EU and the next EU-UK Summit, and the situation in Ukraine, Gaza and the Middle East more broadly.”

   3 outlets · Evening Standard
2. 18 Sep

   Mr Martin said he looked forward to the UK having a “stronger and closer” relationship with the EU.

   2 outlets · Evening Standard

Coverage 9 articles

• 18 Sep We have a duty to 'progress' Good Friday Agreement, taoiseach tells PMIrish Prime Minister Micheál Martin met with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Number 10 North in Manchester on Friday to discuss strengthening ties between the two countries. The meeting focused on upholding and progressing the Good Friday Agreement, marking its upcoming 30th anniversary, and touched on trade, security, EU relations, and support for Ukraine. Both leaders emphasized their duty as co-custodians of…BBC
• 18 Sep Burnham vows to ‘deepen relationship’ with EU as he hosts Ireland’s MartinIrish Taoiseach Micheál Martin visited James Brokenshire, the British Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, at No. 10 Downing Street, marking him as the first international leader to make a visit there. During the meeting, both leaders emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between the UK and Ireland, including closer cooperation with the EU. They also discussed joint commitments regarding the legacy of…Evening Standard
• 18 Sep UK, Ireland reaffirm Northern Ireland agreement after Trump sparks fresh unification debateUK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin met in Manchester to reaffirm their commitment to upholding the Good Friday Agreement after US President Donald Trump’s comments during his visit to Ireland sparked debate about unification. Established in 1998, the agreement ended decades of conflict by setting conditions for a potential referendum on Irish unification, which can only be called by…Times of India
• 18 Sep Burnham vows to ‘deepen relationship’ with EU as he hosts Ireland’s MartinKeir Starmer hosted Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin at 10 Downing Street, making him the first international leader to visit there since becoming prime minister. The two leaders discussed deepening the UK’s relationship with the EU, especially in light of Ireland's current presidency role within it. They also addressed issues such as upholding the Good Friday Agreement and resolving legacy issues from the…Evening Standard
• 18 Sep Burnham vows to ‘deepen relationship’ with EU as he hosts Ireland’s MartinKeir Starmer, hosting Micheál Martin, Ireland’s Prime Minister (Taoiseach), at No 10 North in Liverpool, emphasized deepening ties between the UK and EU. Both leaders discussed upholding the Good Friday Agreement ahead of its 30th anniversary while affirming a closer relationship between their countries amid global uncertainty. During his visit, Martin acknowledged the challenging week Starmer faced after his…Evening Standard
• 18 Sep Burnham will meet Irish PM as UK bids to get exemptions from EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ plan – UK politics liveAndy Burnham, the UK Prime Minister and former mayor of Greater Manchester, will meet with Irish PM Micheál Martin at No 10 North in Manchester on Monday. The meeting aims to strengthen trade relations between the UK and Ireland, while also discussing support for Ukraine and cooperation within the EU during Ireland's presidency. Additionally, Chancellor John Healey will be in Dublin making the case for an exemption…The Guardian
• 18 Sep Burnham scrambles to revive stalling EU 'reset' bid in talks with Irish PM - as Brussels plays hardball on trade and youth free movementPrime Minister Andy Burnham is trying to revive discussions with the European Union, meeting Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in Manchester. The EU is taking a tough stance on issues like trade and free movement of youth, complicating negotiations. Chancellor John Healey will also discuss preventing barriers for UK businesses under Europe's protectionist 'Made in Europe' scheme during meetings in Dublin.Daily Mail
• 17 Sep PM meeting an opportunity to inject momentum into partnership – TaoiseachPrime Minister Rishi Sunak will host Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin at 10 Downing Street on Friday for their first official meeting since Burnham took office. Martin sees this encounter as a chance to reinforce the strong ties between the UK and Ireland, review progress made since the March summit in Cork, and bolster cooperation ahead of the 2027 summit. The discussion will also include sustaining the Good Friday…Evening Standard
• 17 Sep Taoiseach to be first international leader to visit No 10 NorthAndy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, will host Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin at No 10 North in Manchester on Friday, marking the first visit by an international leader to this new political hub. The meeting focuses on strengthening economic and diplomatic ties between Ireland and England, including support for the Good Friday Agreement and collaboration on trade and European affairs. Following their…Evening Standard

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