Keir Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive France’s Légion d’honneur

Keir Starmer has become the first British prime minister to receive France's Légion d'honneur. The Guardian reports that President Emmanuel Macron awarded the honor in recognition of Starmer's leadership in establishing the coalition of the willing—an international group committed to supporting Ukraine. Starmer's diplomatic work at this pivotal moment for Europe in early twenty twenty five has been recognized as strengthening continental security.

Listen to this story

Hear this and more stories in a personalized audio briefing.

Open The Chonkerton