- Sir Keir Starmer confirmed Labour's manifesto commitments on closer EU ties remain, while also indicating a need for a stronger partnership due to the global impact of the Iran war.
- He stressed that the 'volatile' international situation requires closer collaboration with European allies and the European Union to serve Britain's long-term national interest.
- UK and EU negotiators are scheduled to meet this summer to discuss enhanced cooperation on food standards, emissions and a youth mobility scheme.
- Sir Keir suggested a broader security and economic partnership with the EU is necessary to address challenges such as the Iran oil crisis and to bolster the UK's relationship with the US.
- He reiterated that Brexit caused 'deep damage' to the economy and that opportunities to strengthen security and reduce living costs through EU cooperation are too significant to ignore.
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