Overview

• Keir Starmer hosted Micheál Martin at Chequers to review delivery of the UK‑Ireland 2030 cooperation programme, with No 10 describing the relationship as very strong.
• Both leaders said they are close to setting out a new approach to address Troubles legacy issues, emphasizing support for victims, survivors and affected families.
• Domestic politics could slow implementation, with concerns reported in Westminster about repealing the Legacy Act and removing immunity for British soldiers.
• On Gaza, the leaders condemned this week’s strike in Doha, called the humanitarian situation intolerable, urged a ceasefire and the release of hostages, and pressed for aid at scale.
• On Ukraine, Starmer condemned recent Russian recklessness including a violation of Poland’s airspace and attacks in Kyiv, as Ireland signaled willingness to support peace monitoring, peacekeeping and demining.