PM’s hope that EU leaders will give the UK a good deal remains a deluded one

Brussels: Sir Keir Starmer is visiting Brussels today. He’s the first Prime Minister to do so since Brexit. It’s a big moment, but he should be cautious.

Starmer wants to reset trade with the EU. However, he must realize that any deal may come with costs. This could mean more European fishing boats in UK waters and changes to freedom of movement for young people.

These changes could lead to many young workers coming to the UK from Europe. The Brexit deal made by Boris Johnson is not perfect, but it’s working.

Changing it for small benefits could betray what the country voted for. The hope that EU leaders will offer a good deal is unrealistic.

In other news, social media companies are still struggling to remove harmful content. Dangerous videos continue to circulate online, despite years of warnings from ministers.

The Prime Minister has urged these companies to take action, but solutions are still lacking.

Meanwhile, the war in Ukraine is escalating. Reports suggest a Russian victory could happen in less than six months. The loss of young British fighter James Wilton is felt deeply, along with the grief of many Ukrainian families.

The West must not allow Putin to win, as it would send a dangerous message to other dictators.