Tories urge Starmer not to accept more EU influence amid drive for closer ties

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has called on Sir Keir Starmer not to allow further EU influence over the UK as he seeks closer ties with the trade bloc (James Manning/PA) - (PA Wire)

Sir Keir Starmer must not accept further EU influence as he seeks closer ties with Britain’s nearest neighbours, the Conservatives have said.

As the Prime Minister prepares to meet European leaders in Belgium on Monday, Kemi Badenoch has called on Sir Keir to meet five “tests” which the Tories claim will maintain their vision for Brexit.