The UK will pursue closer economic ties with the European Union in light of the war in Iran, Sir Keir Starmer has said.
The prime minister told a news conference he would use a summit with the EU later this year to seek more cooperation with the bloc on the economy and security.
It comes as relations between the US and the UK have been increasingly strained by the PM's refusal to be drawn further into the war with Iran.
In his speech, Sir Keir warned the conflict would impact the UK but sought to reassure the public the government was taking action to ease the cost of living.
The PM is facing calls from opposition parties to set out now how the government plans to protect people from rising energy costs.
