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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kate Devlin

Keir Starmer loses key European ally in setback for his plans to reset Brexit

Keir Starmer’s plan to reset the UK’s post-Brexit relationship with the European Union has suffered a blow with the loss of a key ally.

French prime minister Michel Barnier lost a no-confidence motion after he pushed a controversial budget through without a vote.

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