"Sir Keir Starmer has called for the UK to develop closer ties with the European Union to deal with the global consequences of the Iran war, as he warned Britons the coming weeks will not be easy."
"The prime minister said the 'volatile' international situation caused by the US-Israeli conflict with Tehran meant Britain's 'long-term national interest requires closer partnership with our allies in Europe and with the European Union'."
"He added that Brexit 'did deep damage to our economy', and the 'opportunities to strengthen our security and cut the cost of living are simply too big to ignore'."
"In response, Sir Keir attacked what he said was noise and pressure from Donald Trump, who suggested pulling the US out of NATO, branding it a paper tiger."
The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. It highlights the need for on-the-ground reporting to provide balanced perspectives. Sir Keir Starmer advocates for stronger UK-EU relations due to the Iran war's global impact, stating that Brexit harmed the economy. He maintains Labour's stance against rejoining the customs union or single market. Starmer's call for partnership comes amid tensions with the US, particularly following Donald Trump's comments on NATO.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]