Johnson’s bid to mend Franco-British relations met with cool response

French president awaiting PM's proposals' on how to re-establish cooperation in wake of Aukus deal

Boris Johnson has told Emmanuel Macron he wants to re-establish cooperation" in the wake of the Aukus defence pact row, during a frosty-sounding call between the leaders of Britain and France.

A description of the conversation from Macron's office said the prime minister sought the call on Friday, and expressed the hope that the countries could resume cooperation in line with our values and our common interests".