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Starmer warns against ‘looking backwards’ to Brexit after rivals back UK’s return to EU

The Guardian World Wednesday 17 June 2026, 16:00 UTC By Alexandra Topping in Évian-les-Bains 1 min read
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Speaking at the G7 summit, prime minister says he stands by Labour’s manifesto pledge not to rejoin blocEurope live – latest updatesUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK and the European Union should not waste time “looking backwards” to Brexit, Keir Starmer said on Wednesday, as he comes under pressure to reconsider rejoining the EU.The prime minister reaffirmed his government’s manifesto commitment to not re-enter the bloc, but said there had been “real progress” with the relationship,...

Speaking at the G7 summit, prime minister says he stands by Labour’s manifesto pledge not to rejoin bloc

The UK and the European Union should not waste time “looking backwards” to Brexit, Keir Starmer said on Wednesday, as he comes under pressure to reconsider rejoining the EU.

The prime minister reaffirmed his government’s manifesto commitment to not re-enter the bloc, but said there had been “real progress” with the relationship, which was “slowly but surely building”.

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