Macron opens Bayeux Tapestry exhibition in London ahead of talks with new UK prime minister
French President Emmanuel Macron began a two-day visit to Britain on Wednesday, inaugurating a landmark exhibition of the 950-year-old Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum in London. The tapestry, embroidered in wool thread, depicts William the Conqueror’s defeat of England’s King Harold in 1066, a pivotal moment that ended Anglo-Saxon rule and reshaped England’s government, land ownership, and language.
Macron is also the first EU leader to meet new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who replaced Keir Starmer in July after Starmer’s tenure was marked by missteps and policy reversals. Burnham and Macron are scheduled to hold bilateral talks in Downing Street on Thursday, with Burnham seeking closer post-Brexit cooperation with the EU, including efforts to curb migrant crossings of the English Channel.
The Bayeux Tapestry will remain on display at the British Museum until July 2027. Macron has been a key advocate for its loan, a rare cultural exchange between France and the UK.
Meanwhile, Burnham faced his first Prime Minister’s Questions in the Commons on Wednesday, following a marathon 3-hour, 24-minute session the previous night where he fielded 125 questions from MPs. He has signaled potential reforms, including electoral changes, defense spending increases, and a review of council tax, but has not ruled out tax rises in the next budget.
Burnham’s predecessor, Starmer, announced his resignation as an MP on Tuesday, triggering a byelection in his north London constituency. Starmer, who had previously pledged to remain in Parliament, cited a desire to focus on international affairs. Local residents in his constituency offered mixed reactions, with some criticizing his tenure as prime minister while others praised his local engagement.
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