PM Keir Starmer and EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen UK-EU Partnership. 

London:

Prime Minister Keir Starmer held talks this evening with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, focusing on the next steps in implementing the ambitious package agreed at the UK-EU Summit in May.

During the discussion, both leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to advancing progress rapidly, highlighting that a broad, constructive partnership is in the best interests of both the United Kingdom and the European Union.

The Prime Minister emphasized that any agreements reached between London and Brussels must deliver tangible benefits for the British public while also contributing to wider European security and stability.

According to Downing Street, the conversation reflected a positive and pragmatic tone, underscoring a mutual desire to strengthen political, economic, and security cooperation following recent efforts to reset the UK-EU relationship post-Brexit.

Both sides agreed to remain in close contact as work continues to turn the summit commitments into concrete outcomes in the months ahead.

The call marks another step in what officials describe as a “new chapter” in UK-EU relations, built on trust, shared values, and common strategic interests.