Politics · 12 March 2026

Starmer meets Irish Taoiseach in Cork for annual summit

Prime Minister Keir Starmer travelled to Cork on 12 March for the second UK-Ireland Summit, hosted by Taoiseach Micheál Martin. The two-day event runs until 13 March under the theme Shared Prosperity, Shared Seas, Shared Ties. Discussions cover trade, clean energy, maritime security, and skills. The summit builds on a cooperation programme agreed at last year's inaugural meeting in Liverpool.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 March 2026 at 14:27

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