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Starmer warned not to loosen immigration rules in return for closer ties with EU to cut red tape

by DD Report

October 02, 2024

Starmer warned not to loosen immigration rules in return for closer ties with EU to cut red tape

key takeaways

As SIR Keir Starmer meets with EU leaders in Brussels today, he has received a warning not to retreat on Brexit. In order to cut red tape, the PM wants stronger relations with the EU, but in exchange, there are demands to relax some immigration laws.Britain's Prime Minister, Sir Keir, is pledging a "reset" on its relationship with the EU, extending an olive branch to end Brexit years. In exchange, Brussels wants him to sign a youth mobility scheme for EU under-30s.‘Flip-flopper’ Starmer warned not to loosen immigration rules in return for closer ties with EU to cut red tape.

Tory leadership contender James Cleverly said: “Keir Starmer has flip-flopped on Brexit for years; he wanted a second referendum then he didn’t. He’s spent years trying to reverse it and his intentions are pretty clear. He will do anything to cosy up to Europe.”

The PM is due to meet EU chiefs Ursula von der Leyen, Charles Michel and Roberta Metsola in what has been described as “talks before the talks” where leaders will set out the outline of a deal.

But Brussels sources are sceptical of any agreement being reached. Illegal migration is also on the agenda but no serious talks of an EU returns deal are expected.

Sir Keir said Britain is “undeniably stronger when it works in lockstep with its closest international partners”.