Overview

• Speaking at Chequers, President Trump warned illegal migration "destroys countries from within" and urged the UK to use any means necessary, including deploying the military, to stop Channel crossings.
• Prime Minister Keir Starmer said a 6:15 a.m. flight completed the first return under the UK–France "one in, one out" arrangement and vowed to ramp up removals.
• Government ministers said there are no plans to deploy the military, and past Ministry of Defence and Royal Navy objections to Channel "pushback" tactics were noted.
• The leaders showcased a £150bn US–UK technology partnership focused on AI and investment during the visit.
• Trump flagged policy differences by opposing UK recognition of a Palestinian state and urging more North Sea oil extraction while dismissing wind power.