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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lucy Leeson

Macron makes UK Brexit swipe: ‘You were stronger when part of the EU’

  • French President Emmanuel Macron criticised Brexit during his state banquet address at London's Guildhall on Wednesday.
  • Mr Macron stated that the European Union was stronger with the UK, and the UK was stronger with the European Union.
  • However, he said he respected the UK's choice made nine years ago.
  • Mr Macron and Sir Keir Starmer are expected to announce new plans to address small boat crossings during a press conference on Thursday.
  • Watch the video above.

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