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UK and EU reach a landmark agreement on fishing rights and defense cooperation, marking a major milestone in relations post-Brexit under PM Keir Starmer.
Hemmed in by his red lines, Keir Starmer has somehow managed to negotiate a new deal with the European Union. Once more, there were late night talks, with the EU playing hardball until the last. Admittedly,
The deal does not undo Brexit. But the British government hopes that closer ties with the European Union will help revive its sluggish economy.
EU deal to succeed the PM needs it to seem as insignificant and uncontroversial as possible.
The agreement includes a new defense partnership and reduced checks on food and drink, removing some trade barriers after months of negotiations.
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Britain has struck new agreements with the European Union on boosting defense cooperation, easing food trade and border checks.
Keir Starmer will host EU officials in London today at a major summit where the PM is expected to announce new deals to 'reset' relations with Brussels after years of battles over Brexit
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