Starmer: Tighter EU Ties Despite Brexit Promises

0:00I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Europe News today, AI-powered European coverage. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is holding firm on Labor's manifesto, red lines with the European Union. No customs union, no single market return, no, freedom of movement. But he's pushing for tighter ties anyway, blaming the volatile global scene from the US-Israeli clash with Iran. That conflict sparked an oil crisis, jacking up living costs here in Britain. Starmer says our long-term interests demand closer work, with European allies on security, energy emissions, and the economy. UK and EU teams are set to huddle this summer, over food standards, emissions rules, and a youth mobility deal. Reporters grilled him at a Wednesday morning press conference on ditching manifesto promises, but he insists this all lines up perfectly. Brexit left deep scars on our economy, Starmer pointed out, and the upsides for security and cutting bills are too huge to pass up.

1:00He won't pick sides between the US and Europe, strong bonds with both our key. This year's EU summit won't just rubber stamp old deals, it'll go bolder on economic and security links, forging a real partnership based on shared, values to steer us through these rough seas.