PoliticsKeir Starmer becomes first UK prime minister to receive France’s Légion d’honneur
French President Emmanuel Macron has awarded the Légion d’honneur to outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The historic distinction recognises Starmer’s work with France on European security. Macron praised his leadership in establishing the coalition of the willing at a pivotal moment for Europe in early 2025. France and the UK chair the group, whose members have pledged support for Ukraine.
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Keir Starmer becomes first UK prime minister to receive France’s Légion d’honneur
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