# Starmer becomes first UK PM to receive top French honour

- Published: 2026-07-14T19:27:49Z
- Updated: 2026-07-15T11:22:17Z
- Section: UK
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c33y3rxezxdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · UK
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France's President Emmanuel Macron praised Starmer's "decency" and contribution to Ukraine and the security of Europe.

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