Sir Keir Starmer is heading to Brussels to join a gathering of European Union leaders – the first time a British prime minister has done so since Brexit. Starmer is heading over the English Channel for talks focused on defence and security co-operation and will also meet Nato secretary general Mark Rutte.

Keir Starmer provoked further anger over his plans to unpick Brexit by agreeing to hold a UK-EU summit in Britain. Downing Street confirmed the event will take place in May despite widespread dismay that the Prime Minister is being too cosy with Europe.

Reform UK member Marco Longhi has accused Sir Keir Starmer of plotting to deliver "Brexit in name only" as the Prime Minister heads to Brussels for talks with EU leaders. The former Tory MP claimed Labour's promise not to rejoin the EU was misleading,