Keir Starmer hires EU negotiator to ‘reset relationship’ | Politics | News

A new EU negotiator is being recruited as Sir Keir Starmer seeks to reset Britain’s relationship with the EU. European Union.

The role is being advertised by the Cabinet Office and comes with a salary of up to £200,000 and will focus on overseeing the UK’s relationship with the EU.

The position will serve as chief advisor to both Sir Keir and the Chancellor of the Exchequer. European Union Relationships, Nick Thomas-Symonds.

Key responsibilities will include preparation for renewal negotiations on the Trade and Cooperation Agreement in 2025.Brexit relationships.

The negotiator will represent Sir Keir in EU discussions and lead official-level talks to strengthen trade and security ties.

The Cabinet Office said the new role was key to boosting economic growth and building closer links with Europe.

A Cabinet Office spokesman said: “This new role will oversee this work as we reset our relationship with the EU, build closer trade and security links and encourage greater investment from around the world.”

Sir Keir, who has previously emphasized the importance of improving relations with the EU, has visited many European capitals since becoming Prime Minister.

Labor says the new approach will break trade barriers, tackle people smuggling and improve cooperation with allies against threats such as Russian aggression.

A Labor Party source also rejected suggestions that the move signaled a reversal of policy. Brexit.

“There will be no return to the EU, customs union, single market or freedom of movement,” they said.

They added: “We are focused on acting in the national interest.”

However, the decision to appoint an EU negotiator sparked criticism from Conservative figures who accused Sir Keir of undermining the EU. Brexit.

Shadow Foreign Secretary Dame Priti Patel said: “While Labor arrogantly capitulates to the EU, the Conservative Party will not allow the will of the British people to be reversed.”