The red carpet's been rolled out for French President Emmanuel Macron for his first visit to the UK since Brexit. 

The three-day visit marks his first time there since 2008. 

Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer are set to hold meetings this week, expecting 'good progress' on issues like illegal migration. 

UK and Europe correspondent Gavin Grey told Andrew Dickens the UK wants to be more welcoming towards Europe. 

He says UK dignitaries have shown a great deal of warmth towards Macron. 

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The red carpet's been rolled out for French President Emmanuel Macron for his first visit to the UK since Brexit.&nbsp;
The three-day visit marks his first time there since 2008.&nbsp;
Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer are set to hold meetings this week, expecting 'good progress' on issues like illegal migration.&nbsp;
UK and Europe correspondent Gavin Grey told Andrew Dickens the UK wants to be more welcoming towards Europe.&nbsp;
He says UK dignitaries have shown a great deal of warmth towards Macron.&nbsp;
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Gavin Grey: UK Correspondent on French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the UK

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