Starmer's 'reset' with the EU will focus on 'defence for trade' but an 'EU-hating' president in the White House could cause the PM trouble

The Prime Minister will continue cosying up to the EU by dining his Danish counterpart this evening after jetting to Brussels yesterday.

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 will have to “take sides” in the looming trade war between Donald Trump’s United States and the EU, the European Parliament’s Brexit reset lead has warned.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will hold a major summit with EU leaders on May 19 to forge a new Brexit deal. Plans were set out by Nick Thomas–Symonds, the Government Minister appointed by Sir Keir to lead plans for a "reset" of relations with the EU, who confirmed the May date for the first time.

U.K. prime minister also wants the EU to target Russia’s energy revenues to keep the pressure on “rattled” leader Vladimir Putin.

Keir Starmer refuses to condemn Donald Trump’s new tariff threats as he meets eu leaders. discover how a looming trade war risks inflation, hampers post-brexit resets and divides western allies.

EU member states could demand assurances on fishing rights before opening the door to closer security and economic ties with the UK, according to diplomatic sources. View on euronews