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.

Sir Keir Starmer has made much of his desire for a fresh start with Brussels - but it appears not everybody at the heart of the EU is as concerned with the issue.

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

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

Nigel Farage warned Sir Keir Starmer not to sabotage a potential US trade deal by moving closer to the EU. The Prime Minister will meet European leaders in Brussels tomorrow as part of his Brexit "reset". 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.