Rishi Sunak and premier Giorgia Meloni vowed to work together on challenges including tackling illegal migration, as they hailed the "very strong" relations between their two countries.The Prime Minister welcomed his far-right Italian counterpart, who is on a two-day visit to Britain, to Downing Street on Thursday.In warm words ahead of their private talks, Mr Sunak described the UK and Italy's values as "very aligned", while Ms Meloni praised him as a "very strong" and empathetic leader.They wi

Rishi Sunak and premier Giorgia Meloni vowed to work together on challenges including tackling illegal migration, as they hailed the "very strong" relations between their two countries.The Prime Minister welcomed his far-right Italian counterpart, who is on a two-day visit to Britain, to Downing Street on Thursday.In warm words ahead of their private talks, Mr Sunak described the UK and Italy's values as "very aligned", while Ms Meloni praised him as a "very strong" and empathetic leader.They will sign a memorandum of understanding which Mr Sunak said will strengthen co-operation on reducing irregular migration, defence and the response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.