He called for closer co-operation on defence and security, including energy security, as well as on climate change, irregular migration, labelled 'illegal migration' under the previous Conservative government and on delivering economic growth - to help make Brexit work in the UK’s interest, he said.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would work in good faith towards resetting relations with Brussels after talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at which they agreed to work at pace to deepen cooperation.

Keir Starmer arrived in Brussels on Wednesday on his first visit as British prime minister, looking to build on a promised "reset" of relations with the European Union after the rancour of Brexit."In view of London's public announcement of a new start in our relations,