Summary
The article discusses UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's recent statements about Brexit. Despite talking about improving the UK's relationship with the EU, Starmer confirms that major aspects of the Brexit deal will not change. Talks are ongoing for more specific improvements in UK-EU relations.
Key Facts
- Keir Starmer was a key figure in the Labour Party's push for a second EU referendum in 2018.
- Britain officially left the EU after the 2019 election when the Conservative Party won.
- Starmer, now the Prime Minister, openly talks about the need for closer economic ties with the EU.
- He maintains that the UK will stay out of the EU's single market and customs union.
- New UK-EU agreements are being negotiated to improve specific relations, including trade.
- Discussions are ongoing about rejoining the EU's Erasmus student exchange program.
- Nick Thomas-Symonds, involved in UK-EU talks, is now in a higher government position, though this doesn’t indicate a major policy shift.
