Sir Keir Starmer is looking to relink the UK and EU emission trading schemes in a sign of the prime minister becoming more ambitious over his “reset” of relations with Brussels ahead of a key meeting next week.

Starmer’s actions betray not only British sovereignty but also the trust of our armed forces. His willingness to consider aligning with the EU defence initiative smacks of desperation — a misguided attempt to gain favour with European elites while neglecting the very real needs of Britain’s military.

These changes make this an opportune moment for Sir Keir Starmer to re-engage with the EU. Next weekend the prime minister will attend his first informal summit with other European leaders in Brussels,

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK economy is starting to turn around as he sought to reset his government’s relationship with business after a torrid first six months in power for Labour.

EU leaders are set to demand Keir Starmer backs a youth mobility scheme giving young people the temporary right to live in the UK when the Prime Minister joins them for dinner on Monday.

Sir Keir Starmer has claimed Britain's economy is "starting to turn around" - in the face of growing fears that the UK is teetering on the brink of recession once again. Speaking to Bloomberg after a meeting with business bosses in the City today,