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UK PM Starmer Pursues EU Reset Amid Political Headwinds

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is moving to rebuild Britain's relationship with the European Union ahead of a July summit, positioning trade and economic ties as central to his agenda. Starmer indicated the government would pursue rejoining the Erasmus education and training program, citing the initiative as part of a broader reset with Brussels. The move comes after the Labour Party suffered significant losses in recent local elections, with working-class voters in Wales, Scotland and northern England shifting support to Reform. Younger voters in London and university cities defected to the Green Party. Starmer framed the EU pivot as essential to strengthening Britain's economy, trade position and defense capabilities. The extent of deeper trade negotiations remains unclear.