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Keir Starmer’s Brexit reset restores Britain’s place in Europe with pragmatism, not ideology

Reset” as a mission statement may not have the majesty or power of “ever-closer union”, “taking back control” or even “community”, but there should be no doubting the portent of what Sir Keir Starmer has achieved with his long-promised and modestly termed Brexit reset, nor what it portends for his personal reputation. The new EU-UK “Common Understanding” may even prove historic.

Clearly, in diplomacy at least, Sir Keir has grown into his role impressively.

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