Keir Starmer becomes first UK PM to be awarded France’s Légion d’honneur
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Sir Keir Starmer has made history as the first British Prime Minister to be awarded the Légion d'honneur directly by a French president at Bastille Day celebrations in Paris.The recognition celebrates Mr Starmer's pivotal role in creating the coalition of the willing, an alliance co-chaired by Britain and France that committed to backing Ukraine during a crucial period for European security in early 2025.Prior to watching the traditional parade alongside President Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Labour leader met with British military personnel participating in the ceremonial events.The award marks one of Sir Keir's final appearances on the world stage, with the Prime Minister set to transfer power to Andy Burnham in the coming days.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Winston Churchill remains the sole other British prime minister to have received a comparable French distinction, having been presented with the higher-ranking Grand-Croix of the Légion d'honneur in...
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