French president Emmanuel Macron has congratulated Keir Starmer on his thumping victory over The Conservatives in the UK election.
The pair appear to have exchanged words, with Macron Tweeted that he was “pleased with our first discussion”.
“We will continue the work begun with the UK for our bilateral cooperation, for peace and security in Europe, for the climate and for AI,” wrote Macron.
Congratulations Sir @Keir_Starmer on your victory. Pleased with our first discussion.
We will continue the work begun with the UK for our bilateral cooperation, for peace and security in Europe, for the climate and for AI.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) July 5, 2024
Whether the pair has any chance of working together, though, is in doubt.
France heads to the polling stations this Sunday to vote on its leader, without right-wing challenger Marine Le Pen’s National Rally eyeing a victory.
Most analysts see it as a tight race and one that, like the UK elections, is being seen as a referendum on the incumbent’s leadership.