Keir Starmer launches fightback with Europe reset at centre
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Updated · Reuters · May 10
Keir Starmer launches fightback with Europe reset at centre
12 articles · Updated · Reuters · May 10
In London, he will tell Labour on Monday that rebuilding ties with Europe will define his government after local election losses prompted more than 30 MPs to urge him to quit.
Former minister Catherine West threatened to seek backing for a leadership contest if the speech lacks radical change, while Angela Rayner warned Labour may face its last chance to change direction.
Starmer says deeper reform is needed to revive the economy, military and energy security, but closer EU ties could reopen disputes over immigration and market access after Brexit.
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