The UK Prime Minister met Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua, according to a Downing Street press release published on 3 November 2026.

The UK leader set out a focus on building strong friendships abroad to address major global challenges, including climate. He noted that countries like Barbados face rising sea levels, extreme temperatures and significant environmental changes. The leaders agreed that Commonwealth partners should continue highlighting climate impacts, and the UK Prime Minister paid tribute to Mottley's leadership on the issue. He also described plans to reset international financial frameworks for debt through the UK-hosted G20 next year.

On the UK's announcement of a structured dialogue for communities impacted by the transatlantic slave trade, the leaders discussed next steps, and the UK Prime Minister thanked Mottley for her ongoing support. They said they looked forward to further talks during the summit.