Starmer signals willingness to soften Brexit red lines

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday vowed to prove his "doubters" wrong, signalling in a major speech that he may reconsider some of his Brexit positions to deepen ties with the European Union.

Starmer said he would lay out "a platform on which we can build" stronger links with Brussels, according to POLITICO Europe. The statement comes as the embattled premier faces mounting pressure within his own Labour party following poor local election results.

The comments suggest potential movement on issues Starmer previously marked as non-negotiable, including rejoining EU youth mobility schemes or aligning regulatory standards. No specific policy shifts were announced.