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Starmer Nears EU Deal as Negotiations Enter Final Hours Before Summit

UK and EU officials work overnight to finalize agreements on defense, trade, and youth mobility ahead of landmark London summit.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives at the 6th European Political Community summit at Skanderbeg Square in Tirana, Albania May 16, 2025.  Leon Neal/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Overview

  • Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce a new UK-EU agreement at Monday's summit in London, focusing on resetting relations post-Brexit.
  • Key elements under discussion include UK access to a €150 billion EU defense fund, streamlined food trade measures, and a capped youth mobility scheme.
  • Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds emphasized that negotiations are ongoing and that 'nothing is agreed until everything is agreed.'
  • Sticking points remain over fishing rights and food standards, with talks continuing overnight to resolve outstanding issues.
  • Critics, including Conservative and Reform UK leaders, have labeled the potential deal a 'Brexit betrayal,' while Labour stresses its economic and security benefits.