As Trump seeks to withdraw the US from European defence, Keir Starmer is trying to develop closer ties with the UK’s neighboursDonald Trump’s isolationism and Vladimir Putin’s menace leaves post-Brexit Britain in a delicate position. While the combination of US disengagement from Europe and the reality of Russian aggression has forced a reappraisal of security across the continent, Britain’s half-in, half-out status makes for complications.The prime minister, Keir Starmer, wanted to showcase Britain’s credentials as a European military leader on Thursday, first with a visit to the Barrow shipyard where nuclear submarines are built and then to look into a meeting of 30-plus military heads, mostly from Europe, as they discuss how to create a post-war stabilisation force for Ukraine. Continue reading...
Faced with potential isolation from the US under Trump and threats from Russia, the UK, led by Keir Starmer, seeks closer defensive ties with the EU, including partial access to a €150bn defense investment lending scheme. Negotiations are ongoing to increase British manufacturers' access beyond the initially proposed 35% limit, marking a test for Labour's approach to post-Brexit relations.
