Keir Starmer hails UK’s reset deal with EU as a ‘win-win’

British prime minister says ‘Britain is back on the world stage’ but faces criticism from rightwing BrexitersKeir Starmer has vowed his EU reset deal will deliver cheaper food and energy for British people, heralding a “win-win” as he sealed the high-stakes agreement with concessions on youth visas and fishing.“Britain is back on the world stage,” the prime minister said after shaking hands on the deal with the EU’s Ursula von der Leyen in London. “It gives us unprecedented access to the EU market, the best of any country … all while sticking to the red lines in our manifesto.”A defence pact as the first step towards securing British access to a new €150bn (£126bn) EU rearmament fund, though the UK will pay into the fund.Faster access for travellers who will be able to use e-gates at airports on the continent, although the timeline is unclear.A landmark emissions-trading deal, meaning UK exporters will avoid £800m of carbon border taxes.Closer cooperation on crime and migration, including access to the EU facial recognition data, a key request from Starmer. Continue reading...

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