PM rejects claim plan is integration with EU ‘by stealth’, saying changes will happen only if parliament passes law
PM rejects claim plan is integration with EU ‘by stealth’, saying changes will happen only if parliament passes law
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Keir Starmer has defended plans for the UK to align more closely with some EU rules without parliamentary votes, saying a closer relationship with Europe “is in the UK’s best interest”, particularly given the international turmoil over the Iran war.
It is the clearest indication yet the PM wants to pursue a closer relationship with Europe in a broader number of areas.
Keir Starmer's approach has provoked anger from the Conservatives and Reform UK.
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