Britain will start ‘dating’ the EU when Labour gains power, says David Lammy
1 year, 2 months ago

Britain will start ‘dating’ the EU when Labour gains power, says David Lammy

The Telegraph  

Britain would start “dating” the EU under Labour’s plans to secure closer economic and defence ties with the bloc, David Lammy has suggested. In his most open remarks yet on Brexit policy he also described plans to upgrade Boris Johnson’s trade deal as the “starting point” for a wider reset. Structured dialogue “The starting point for a Labour government is let’s get back to the strong partners that we have always traditionally been with our friends and colleagues in Europe. “Let us get back to structured dialogue, let us build on what we have, and that starts with the trade agreement that we have and the review in 2025.” Mr Lammy said he would also pursue a formal defence pact with the EU, an idea which was considered and ultimately rejected by Mr Johnson.

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UK turning away from EU ‘socialism’ would spur Trump on trade deal, adviser says
1 month, 1 week ago

UK turning away from EU ‘socialism’ would spur Trump on trade deal, adviser says

The Independent  

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Step up Brexit reset or European allies will lose patience, Starmer warned
1 month, 1 week ago

Step up Brexit reset or European allies will lose patience, Starmer warned

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Britain on way to long-term decline without EU, warns Bank
1 month, 1 week ago

Britain on way to long-term decline without EU, warns Bank

The Telegraph  

Britain must rebuild trade ties with Europe to help stem the economy’s long-term decline, the Bank of England Governor has told Rachel Reeves. The Chancellor echoed Mr Bailey’s remarks, as she renewed Government calls for a “reset” with the European Union after blaming Brexit for some of the UK’s economic woes. She said: “We will not be reversing Brexit or …

UK should show EU it wants closer ties, says think tank
3 months ago

UK should show EU it wants closer ties, says think tank

China Daily  

The United Kingdom should commit to improving relations with the European Union, an influential trade policy think tank says. "Emotions around the UK's departure from the EU are far from healed, and this scarring is damaging the prospects," David Henig, a former civil servant and trade policy expert and author of the road map, told The Guardian. Henig said "many …

Germany and the UK seek a new bilateral treaty as Starmer pursues a ‘reset’ with the European Union
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Germany and the UK seek a new bilateral treaty as Starmer pursues a ‘reset’ with the European Union

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The leaders of Germany and the United Kingdom announced plans on Wednesday to draw up a treaty meant to deepen the two nations’ trade, defense and other ties. The move comes as new U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer moves ahead with plans for a “reset” of relations with the European Union. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that he …

UK's new PM promises to renew closer EU ties
5 months ago

UK's new PM promises to renew closer EU ties

China Daily  

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer poses for a family photo with Europe's leaders at the European Political Community Summit at Blenheim Palace on Thursday in Woodstock, Britain. Keir Starmer said ahead of the fourth European Political Community summit that he wanted to build closer ties after years of neglect. Starmer's Labour Party government, which swept to power on July 4 …

UK looking to rekindle trade ties with bloc
5 months, 1 week ago

UK looking to rekindle trade ties with bloc

China Daily  

By EARLE GALE in London | China Daily Global | Updated: 2024-07-17 09:20 Two women walk along the beach in Skegness, England, on June 11, 2024. The United Kingdom's new Labour Party government has said it wants to build a closer trading relationship with the European Union, after years of strained post-Brexit ties with the bloc. Reynolds was due to …

UK looking to rekindle trade ties with bloc
5 months, 1 week ago

UK looking to rekindle trade ties with bloc

China Daily  

Two women walk along the beach in Skegness, England, on June 11, 2024. The United Kingdom's new Labour Party government has said it wants to build a closer trading relationship with the European Union, after years of strained post-Brexit ties with the bloc. Reynolds was due to deliver a speech in Italy on Wednesday, during his first overseas visit since …

Can Labour undo Brexit: What has government said about UK’s relationship with the EU?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Can Labour undo Brexit: What has government said about UK’s relationship with the EU?

The Independent  

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Starmer says he does not see the UK rejoining the EU in his lifetime
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Starmer says he does not see the UK rejoining the EU in his lifetime

The Independent  

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Labour ‘does not want to diverge’ from EU rules, says Keir Starmer
1 year, 3 months ago

Labour ‘does not want to diverge’ from EU rules, says Keir Starmer

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Starmer wants ‘closer trading relationship’ with EU if Labour wins power
1 year, 3 months ago

Starmer wants ‘closer trading relationship’ with EU if Labour wins power

The Telegraph  

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to seek a “closer trading relationship” with the European Union if Labour wins the next general election. Speaking at a conference of centre-Left political leaders in Montreal, he told the Financial Times: “Almost everyone recognises the deal Johnson struck is not a good deal – it’s far too thin. That’s subject to further discussion.” Sir …

Labour would seek ‘much better’ Brexit deal from Brussels – Starmer
1 year, 3 months ago

Labour would seek ‘much better’ Brexit deal from Brussels – Starmer

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Blow for British businesses as EU rules out renegotiating Brexit trade deal for years
1 year, 6 months ago

Blow for British businesses as EU rules out renegotiating Brexit trade deal for years

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When it comes to Brexit, Keir Starmer knows exactly what he’s doing
2 years ago

When it comes to Brexit, Keir Starmer knows exactly what he’s doing

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Challenges ahead as EU, UK open new chapter in relations
3 years, 11 months ago

Challenges ahead as EU, UK open new chapter in relations

China Daily  

A lorry driver shows documentation to officials for both customs clearance and coronavirus disease test results as he arrives at the Eurotunnel on route to France on the first day after the end of the Brexit transition period, Folkestone, Britain, Jan 1, 2021. BRUSSELS - Challenges lie ahead for both the European Union and Britain following the inking of a …

Challenges ahead as EU, UK open new chapter in relations
3 years, 11 months ago

Challenges ahead as EU, UK open new chapter in relations

China Daily  

A lorry driver shows documentation to officials for both customs clearance and coronavirus disease test results as he arrives at the Eurotunnel on route to France on the first day after the end of the Brexit transition period, Folkestone, Britain, Jan 1, 2021. BRUSSELS - Challenges lie ahead for both the European Union and Britain following the inking of a …

After Brexit, what’s now for British businesses?
3 years, 11 months ago

After Brexit, what’s now for British businesses?

Live Mint  

Business breathed a sigh of relief on Thursday after the UK and European Union announced a post-Brexit trade deal, but called for greater clarity over services, and for the move to a new regime as smooth as possible. However, a feared "no-deal" would have compounded that, given it would have meant World Trade Organization rules, with high customs duties, quotas …

What now for British economy with UK-EU trade deal reached?
3 years, 11 months ago

What now for British economy with UK-EU trade deal reached?

The Independent  

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A Brexit Trade Deal At Last
3 years, 11 months ago

A Brexit Trade Deal At Last

News 18  

Nearly five years since the Brexit crisis began, the United Kingdom and the European Union have clinched a trade deal that defines their relationship after Dec. 31. 2) TRADE – The UK will leave the EU’s single market and customs union, so the rules and regulations on trading everything from car parts to camembert cheese will change. 3) ECONOMY – …

UK clinches historic post-Brexit trade agreement with European Union
3 years, 11 months ago

UK clinches historic post-Brexit trade agreement with European Union

Live Mint  

The U.K. clinched a historic trade deal with the European Union, averting the threat of an acrimonious breakup and laying the foundations for a new relationship with its biggest and nearest commercial partner. The agreement will allow for tariff and quota-free trade in goods after Dec. 31, but that won’t apply to the services industry -- about 80% of the …

'Deal Done': Britain Clinches Trade Deal with European Union Seven Days Ahead of Brexit
3 years, 11 months ago

'Deal Done': Britain Clinches Trade Deal with European Union Seven Days Ahead of Brexit

News 18  

Britain clinched a narrow Brexit trade deal with the European Union on Thursday, just seven days before it exits one of the world’s biggest trading blocs in its most significant global shift since the loss of empire. “We have taken back control of our money, borders, laws, trade and our fishing waters… “We have delivered this great deal for the …

EU chief von der Leyen sees progress on Brexit talks
4 years ago

EU chief von der Leyen sees progress on Brexit talks

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U.K. And EU Will Keep Negotiating As Brexit Deadline Looms
4 years ago

U.K. And EU Will Keep Negotiating As Brexit Deadline Looms

NPR  

U.K. And EU Will Keep Negotiating As Brexit Deadline Looms Enlarge this image toggle caption Olivier Hoslet/AP Olivier Hoslet/AP With a hard end-of-year deadline looming, the U.K. and the European Union will continue negotiations to try to avoid a no-deal Brexit, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Sunday. Taking the podium at EU headquarters in Brussels, Von …

UK’s Johnson: ‘Strong possibility’ Brexit talks will fail
4 years ago

UK’s Johnson: ‘Strong possibility’ Brexit talks will fail

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — With a chaotic and costly no-deal Brexit three weeks away, leaders of both the European Union and United Kingdom saw an ever likelier collapse of trade talks Thursday, and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson even spoke of a “strong possibility” of failure. Facing a Sunday deadline set after inconclusive talks between EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen …

UK-EU to resume Brexit trade talks but say large gaps remain
4 years ago

UK-EU to resume Brexit trade talks but say large gaps remain

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — In the end, not even dinner of scallops and steamed turbot could bring the leaders of the European Union and Britain any closer together than months of talks by negotiators seeking to cobble together a trade deal in the wake of their Brexit divorce. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave …

UK and EU extend Brexit talks to Sunday
4 years ago

UK and EU extend Brexit talks to Sunday

CNN  

Brussels CNN — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to extend foundering Brexit trade talks until Sunday. Earlier this week, a joint statement by Johnson and von der Leyen cited three “critical” sticking points: fishing rights, the UK’s ability to diverge on EU standards, and legal oversight of any deal. 10 …

Brexit trade talks: both EU and UK dig in heels
4 years, 2 months ago

Brexit trade talks: both EU and UK dig in heels

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — With both sides digging in their heels as another Brexit deadline passed Thursday, the European Union and Britain demanded concessions from one another in talks on a basic trade deal that would soften the economic blow of the coronavirus pandemic for all. The EU leaders meeting in a summit on the day British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had …

On eve of UK deadline, trade talks with EU still stalled
4 years, 2 months ago

On eve of UK deadline, trade talks with EU still stalled

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — On the eve of a European Union summit that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had set as a deadline to seal a post-Brexit trade agreement, talks remained in a deep rut Wednesday over fundamental differences on the issues of state aid and fisheries. In draft summit conclusions obtained by The Associated Press, the 27 leaders will note “with …

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