Burnham hosts Irish PM in Manchester in first overseas meeting at No 10 North

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham was due to host Irish Taoiseach (prime minister) Micheál Martin at No 10 North in Manchester on 18 September, the first overseas leader meeting there. Talks were to cover trade, Ukraine and cooperation during Ireland's EU presidency, with a planned visit to an Irish community centre. No 10 says the venue highlights Britain beyond London.