In his opening speech at Blenheim Palace, Starmer told the gathering, 'We want to work with all of you to reset relationships, rediscover our common interest and renew the bonds of trust and friendship that brighten the fabric of European life.'
At his closing news conference, Starmer said, 'I'm proud to leave this summit with stronger relationships across Europe.'
After Prime Minister Boris Johnson had threatened to renege on Brexit agreements and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had threatened to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights, Starmer, a former human rights lawyer, received nods of approval for pledging 'a profound respect for international law.'
European leaders offered warm words about rapprochement. French President Emmanuel Macron told broadcasters, 'This is a great opportunity.'
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