Sir Keir Starmer is heading to Brussels to join a gathering of European Union leaders – the first time a British prime minister has done so since Brexit. Starmer is heading over the English Channel for talks focused on defence and security co-operation and will also meet Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomed German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to his country estate Sunday on the eve of seeking to improve relations with the European Union. Starmer hosted Scholz at Chequers,

What I want to see is strong trading relations.”The Prime Minister added: “In the discussions that I have had with President Trump, that is what we have centred on, a strong trading relationship.”Asked by the BBC early on Monday if he would target the UK with tariffs,

Nick Thomas-Symonds vows to stick to Labour’s ‘red lines’ after being chosen by PM to spearhead ‘reset’ with the bloc

Yvette Cooper also said that a customs union, single market and a youth mobility scheme with the EU are 'red lines' Labour will not cross

Nigel Farage warned Sir Keir Starmer not to sabotage a potential US trade deal by moving closer to the EU. The Prime Minister, who has pledged a Brexit "reset", will meet European leaders in Brussels tomorrow. But the Reform UK leader insisted Sir Keir should prioritise America over the bloc following Donald Trump 's return to the White House.

While ruling out rejoining the EU trade bloc five years after Brexit, Starmer said he wants to forge a closer relationship on defence, energy and trade. View on euronews

The Prime Minister will meet European Council leaders on Monday as he continues efforts to ‘reset’ Britain’s relationship with the trade bloc.