UK PM Burnham, Irish PM Martin hold bilateral meeting

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Ireland counterpart Micheál Martin held an official meeting at No 10 North in Manchester. The bilateral meeting focused on strengthening British-Irish relations, trade cooperation, and deepening UK-EU links while Ireland holds the rotating EU presidency.

The visit occurred days after US President Donald Trump sparked diplomatic conversations by endorsing a united Ireland. Burnham reiterated his commitment to upholding the Good Friday Agreement and looking after all parts of the UK.