PM says trip is part of wider efforts to restore ‘broken relationships’ with EU countries
No 10 said this week’s meeting would be the PM’s fifth with the German chancellor since Labour won the UK election.No 10 said this week’s meeting would be the PM’s fifth with the German chancellor since Labour won the UK election.Keir Starmer has promised to “turn a corner on Brexit” and rebuild productive relationships with EU member states in advance of a flying visit to Berlin for talks with the German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, expected to focus on defence and trade.
His attempt to renegotiate Britain’s European relationships is part of a broader strategy of taking controversial decisions early on in his term as prime minister and reap the rewards for them closer to the next election.considering increasing capital gains tax and inheritance tax No 10 said a British team was scheduled to spend six months on the treaty, with both countries wanting to sign it in early 2025.
“Strengthening our relationship with these countries is crucial, not only in tackling the global problem of illegal migration, but also in boosting economic growth across the continent and crucially in the UK – one of the key missions of my government.”Our morning email breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it mattersStarmer saw Scholz and Macron at the European Political Community gathering at Blenheim Palace, as well as at the Nato summit in Washington.
Sources in Germany said Scholz had already made his desire to strengthen relations with the UK known and he would want to “build on this quickly” particularly with anything that could help inter-country trade, damaged by Brexit.
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