British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sought to draw a dividing line between a pro-European Labour party and Nigel Farage’s anti-European Union Reform UK, arguing that the UK faces a defining choice over its future direction as fresh evidence highlights the economic damage caused by Brexit.
Issued on: 11/05/2026 - 18:25
Modified: 12/05/2026 - 12:55
In a speech delivered in London on Monday, Starmer doubled down on his ambition to place Britain “back at the heart of Europe”, insisting closer ties with the EU were essential to reviving economic growth, improving living standards and restoring British influence abroad.
The Labour leader is battling mounting unrest within his own party following bruising election losses across England, Scotland and Wales last week.
