Germany’s Merz welcomes Starmer’s interest in closer post-Brexit EU relations - Friedrich Merz questioned the reliability of the United States as an ally, calling for better European integration

Keir Starmer has suggested that being outside the European Union could benefit the UK's relationship with the USA

Trump this week vowed to hit the EU with a 25pc import tax “very soon”, claiming the bloc was created to “screw the United States”. Asked about closer ties between the UK and EU in the Oval Office, Trump said he believed Brexit was the right thing to do. However, Starmer is currently seeking to move closer to the bloc.

Sir Keir Starmer has been handed a Brexit reset boost as allies of Germany’s expected new leader signalled he favours deep defence ties between the UK and EU.

Government team reportedly conceded that full alignment with EU’s food safety regulations is required to ease agricultural exports to bloc

Labour has been urged to use Brexit freedoms to scrap EU rules that are hiking prices for Britons. A new report warns consumers are paying too much for products like electronic, cosmetics, books and clothing. The import regulations prevent the UK from accessing cheaper, branded goods from outside of the bloc.

Anti-Brexit campaigners have voiced delight after it was revealed the government plans offering Brussels a huge concession.

As well as coming under pressure from Brussels, Sir Keir has been facing growing pressure in the Labour ranks to agree a youth mobility deal. The Labour Movement for Europe, a pro-EU pressure group of MPs, has been campaigning for the PM to strike a deal with the EU.

Liberal Democrat culture spokesman Max Wilkinson urged Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy not to ‘go breaking my heart’ over the issue.

London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan is to tell EU diplomats "Brexit was a mistake" and argue stronger ties with the bloc would help fight Donald Trump's tariff threats. He will say the UK's withdrawal from the EU "continues to have a negative impact" and will promise to make the case for "being bold" to seek closer alignment.

Brexit was a “mistake” and the UK should improve relations with the EU in every area possible, Sadiq Khan has warned. The Mayor of London also renewed his backing for proposals for a youth mobility scheme - allowing under 30s to work, live and study in ...

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