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He mentioned: “We will continue to stand up for the British national interest, and we will continue to do what we must to guide our country calmly through this storm. However, it is increasingly clear that as the world continues down this volatile path, our long-term national interest requires closer partnership with our allies in Europe and with the European Union.”

He added: “As the Chancellor has rightly pointed out, Brexit did deep damage to our economy, and the opportunities to strengthen our security and cut the cost of living are simply too big to ignore.”

Sir Keir continued: “In the coming weeks, we will announce a new summit with our EU partners, and I can tell you that at that summit, the UK will not just ratify existing commitments made at last year’s summit.

“We wish to be extra bold. Closer financial co-operation, nearer safety co-operation, a partnership that recognises our shared values, our shared curiosity and our shared future.

“A partnership for the dangerous world that we must navigate together, a world where this Government will be guided at all times by the interests of the British people.”

But the Tories accused Sir Keir of “trying to reopen the old wounds” of Brexit.

Shadow Foreign Secretary Dame Priti Patel mentioned: “Keir Starmer is desperate for someone or something to blame for the terrible failings he has overseen, and has his sights set on Brexit.

“But it’s his own Government that has sent the cost of living up, leaving families £1,000 worse off this year. Labour’s tax hikes and net-zero zealotry are causing misery for hardworking people while those on welfare get a bonus courtesy of Rachel Reeves.

“Rather than trying to reopen the old wounds of the Brexit years, Starmer should focus on fixing the mess he has created.”

It comes because the PM has been pursuing a Brexit “reset” with the bloc, however has insisted he is not going to rejoin the only market, customs union or return to freedom of motion.