Moderates Plan Bold Alliance with Sweden Democrats

0:00It's April 1st, I'm Cory with the story. This is Global News, driven by AI and built for a global audience. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pushing for tighter ties with the European Union on security and economic fronts, blaming global chaos from the war in Iran. He made the call amid fallout from US President Donald Trump's sharp words against Britain. Earlier this week, Starmer held a press conference to calm worries over spiking energy prices, saying that the conflict's fallout could shape the nation for a generation, much like the energy shocks of the 1970s. Trump lashed out at Britain and France for sitting out his push against Iran, saying Europeans need to stand on their own since America won't bail. They're out anymore. That jab has strained ties across the Atlantic as fuel costs climb. Britain's labor government is eyeing a full reset with the EU, arguing the 2020 Brexit deal from the old conservative crew wrecked the... With energy bills biting in alliances shifting, Starmer's pivot signals a new era where Europe

1:05steps up as the UK's key partner moving forward.