What did PM & Macron's love-in achieve? Don't expect migrant boats to stop
WHAT did yesterday’s love-in between Andy Burnham and Emmanuel Macron actually achieve?
TL;DR
- Andy Burnham's meeting with Emmanuel Macron is unlikely to stop migrant boats, as France benefits from Britain paying for border patrols.
- Burnham's desire for closer EU ties is seen as a betrayal of Brexit, with claims that Britain's economy has outperformed EU nations since leaving.
- Severe cuts to defense spending are preventing the army from practicing war games, raising concerns about national security and the ability to defend territories.
- Government policies and 'senseless taxes' are forcing betting firms like Paddy Power to consider shop closures, risking hundreds of jobs and pushing customers to illegal online operators.