France's Macron Welcomes 'with Kindness' Reversing Brexit After Charm Offensive

Bayeux Tapestry depicting The Battle of Hastings Credit GL Archive Alamy Stock

Bayeux Tapestry depicting The Battle of Hastings Credit GL Archive Alamy Stock

They also shared a working lunch at a local pub in May's Maidenhead constituency.

Increasing co-operation on defence and counter-terrorism will also be high on the agenda at an event that will see the first meeting together of the heads of the two countries' main intelligence agencies.

But underlying his words was an astonishment that a country, which cleared up on financial services in Europe as a result of the single market created by the eurozone; and one which has acted as a magnet for the most talented citizens of European Union nations, actively wishes to reject these advantages.

"Now the choice in on the British side".

She insisted the agreement was in Britain's national interest and would "make the UK's borders even more secure".

Responding to today's announcement on border security and cooperation, Mark Simmonds, Policy Manager at the British Ports Association, said: "We welcome any measures that smooth the flow of trade and passengers at the border".

But he bluntly repeated the EU's line that Britain needed to sign up to the single market and accept European laws if it wanted a post-Brexit deal on the financial services sector.

The visit, Macron's first to Britain since he won the French presidency in May 2017, was aimed at strengthening security and intelligence ties between nations that are both neighbors and historic rivals, and building goodwill as Britain negotiates its exit from the EU. There can be no differentiated access to the financial services. "But it means that you need to contribute to the budget and acknowledge European jurisdiction. this is the system already in place for Norway".

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"There shall be no hypocrisy in this respect... otherwise we would destroy the single market", he said.

She said London "will continue to be a major global financial center" after Brexit.

After lobbying from Macron for Britain to help with security at Channel ports which have become a focus for migrants, London said an additional 44.5 million pounds ($62 million) would be sent to France to help improve fencing, CCTV and technology.

The British military will send helicopters and personnel for France's military mission against Islamic militants in the Sahel region of Africa.

France, in turn, was to commit to contribute troops to British-led North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces in Estonia next year.

The summit, at the Military Academy at Sandhurst, is also due to announce that, for the first time ever, the Bayeux Tapestry will be brought to the United Kingdom to be exhibited.

Britain could also commit to taking in a higher proportion of child refugees from France as part of its commitment to resettle 480 unaccompanied children under the Dubs scheme, it is understood.

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