Keir Starmer has hailed a new UK deal with Brussels - declaring "Britain is back on the world stage". Speaking at a press conference alongside EU Commission President Ursula von

Der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa, the PM said: "This deal is a win-win." It beefs up Britain's relationship with the bloc on key areas including trade,

security and tackling illegal migration. Mr Starmer said the UK has secured "unprecedented" access to European markets, while sticking to his Government's red lines. The

agreement has sparked an outcry from the Tories and Reform, but Mr Starmer said: "It's time to look forward, it's time to move on from stale old debates and political

and EU are "re-connecting", adding: "We are stronger when we act together." SEE ALL THE UPDATES FROM THE UK-EU DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT AS IT HAPPENED BELOW 18:20Lizzy Buchan

THAT'S ALL FOLKS Thanks for following our live coverage of the new EU deal. 17:48Dave Burke 'PM MUST FACE DOWN THE PEOPLE WHO DID SO MUCH HARM' The deal has been branded a

"first step in repairing this most important relationship". Naomi Smith, chief executive of Best for Britain, said Mr Starmer must "face down" those who gripe about it.

She said: "Today marks the first step in repairing this most important relationship, bringing down costs and restoring opportunities for British citizens. “Now the government must

deliver on the promise of this historic moment. By building on this agreement, facing down those who did the UK so much damage and working with our closest neighbours and allies in Europe,

Keir Starmer can cement his reputation as the Prime Minister who does what is best for Britain.” 17:44Dave Burke WHAT IT LOOKED LIKE IN THE ROOM The Mirror's Sophie Huskisson was at the

press conference earlier today, and has given her take on what happened. She writes: "Keir Starmer made it clear today that he is ready to move on from nearly a decade of Brexit

squabbling. "The Prime Minister told a press conference that "Britain is back on the world stage" as he hosted a summit with European leaders that was a far cry from the

frosty meetings under Tory PMs Theresa May and Boris Johnson. "The PM was all smiles as he entered with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President

Antonio Costa. Ms von der Leyen referred to him as "dear Keir" and said the UK-EU deal will create "friendships that will last a lifetime". Meanwhile Mr Costa praised Mr

Starmer's leadership, saying the deal is testament to the "new tone you have brought to our relationship". "t marked a start difference from the tensions during Theresa

May's time as PM, when both sides were locked in fraught negotiations to get a Brexit deal over the line. A photo of former Tory PM standing by herself as EU leaders chatted and

embraced went viral, while Boris Johnson also had a pretty dysfunctional relationship with the bloc." Click here to read the full piece 15:51Dave Burke YEAH BUT NO BUT... Kemi Badenoch

signalled she supported the principle of youth mobility schemes with EU countries - but stressed the Government's deal would not be beneficial to the UK. "They are good ideas. We

support them. What we do not support is non-capped, non-time limited migration," the Conservative leader said when asked about the principle of such deals. At a central London press

conference, she added: "There is a big difference between an 18-year-old from France who's coming for a gap year and a 30-year-old with several children who's coming from a

much poorer EU country like Bulgaria, Romania. "What we wanted to do was have youth mobility schemes with specific countries. That is not what we will get with what this Government is

negotiating." 15:27Dave Burke AGREEMENT SHOULD HAVE GONE FURTHER, SAY LIB DEMS The Lib Dems have said the agreement should have gone further. Deputy leader Daisy Cooper said: "This

agreement marks a first step towards addressing the damage done by the Conservatives. But with more ambition, the economic benefits of today's deal could have been up to ten times

greater, even within the Government's existing red lines. "The Government has got to show far more ambition if we are to truly unlock the benefits of a renewed relationship with

our European partners for communities across the UK. "It's time to be bold, and build on these first steps. Liberal Democrats will continue to push the Government to break away

from the divisions of the past, using today's agreement as a stepping stone towards a new bespoke Customs Union. This would unlock vital new opportunities for British businesses and

boost our economy in a meaningful and lasting way." 15:22Dave Burke TUC HAILS DEAL AS 'IMPORTANT FIRST STEP' The TUC has said today's announcement is an "important

first step". General Secretary Paul Nowak said ministers had "made the right call" by protecting jobs and battering down trade barriers - saying a reset with the EU is

"common sense". He said: “Today’s summit represents an important first step towards securing a much-needed closer relationship with the EU. "Ministers have made the right call

by protecting jobs in key industries, such as steel, from being hit by carbon border taxes. "And they have made important progress on removing trading barriers to boost British jobs

and deliver greater opportunity for young people to work and study in the EU. “The Conservatives’ botched Brexit agreement set workers and business back at home and abroad. That's why a

reset with the EU is common sense – especially in an increasingly volatile global economy. "We are clear – today is just the beginning. Governments on both sides of the channel must

continue with an ambitious approach, including a shared commitment to strong employment rights and collective bargaining." 15:18Dave Burke DEAL WILL LEAD TO 'LOWER PRICES AT THE

CHECKOUT' Keir Starmer says the EU reset deal will lead to "lower prices at the checkout". The PM said: "It's time to look forward. To move on from the stale old

debates and political fights to find common sense, practical solutions which get the best for the British people. "We're ready to work with partners if it means we can improve

people's lives here at home." He said the deal "gives us unprecedented access to the EU market, the best of any country" outside of the bloc or the European Free Trade

Association. Mr Starmer claimed it would result in "lower food prices at the checkout" by making trade with the EU cheaper and easier and would drive down energy bills by

co-operating with Brussels. 15:14Dave Burke BORIS JOHNSON HASN'T TAKEN IT WELL Boris Johnson - whose botched Brexit deal was full of holes that desperately needed correcting - is not a

fan of the agreement. In a bad tempered sulky post, the shamed former PM moaned: "Two-tier Keir is the orange ball-chewing manacled gimp of Brussels." If you want to read the whole

rant, here it is. > Two-tier Keir is once again going back on his promises to the people > of this country - by making us non-voting members of a two-tier > European Union. Under 

this appalling sell out of a deal the UK will > have to accept EU law on a host of measures from food standards to > emissions… > — Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) May 19, 2025

15:09Dave Burke LAW SOCIETY WELCOMES NEW EU AGREEMENT The reactions to the agreement are coming in think and fast. In some good news for the PM, the Law Society has welcomed it. President

Richard Atkinson said: “The Law Society hails today’s UK-EU Summit as a welcome starting point to ensure our relationship with the EU, our biggest export market for legal services, continues

to evolve. “The UK and the EU agreed to continue the dialogue on business mobility and professional qualifications. Improving business mobility between the UK and the EU continues to be the

key priority for the legal profession. Far from being about free movement of people, it contributes not only to the strength of the legal sector but of the whole UK economy, benefiting

British businesses and people alike. We look forward to working with the government on a work experience scheme that would allow younger lawyers under 35 to train and work in the EU for up

to three years." 14:52Dave Burke STARMER WANTS HOLIDAYMAKERS TO USE E-GATES 'AS SOON AS POSSIBLE' The PM said he wanted UK holidaymakers to be able to use e-gates in EU

countries "as soon as possible". Mr Starmer said: "I want it done as soon as possible and that's why I urge EU member states now to do it, and we will be pressing hard on

that ... there's no inhibition on this, so I want to see it done quickly." Any "commission-based reason" not to has been "knocked away by this agreement", he

said. "For holidaymakers wanting to get out this summer they will want to know that they can do so easily and without delay and chaos." 14:44KEY EVENT SO WHAT IS ACTUALLY IN THE

DEAL? Keir Starmer has hailed the agreement as a "win-win", pointing to new measures to increase trade, tackle migration and improve crimefighting work. The PM said the UK and EU

have been given "unprecedented" access to European markets. There are key measures on stopping the boats, electricity and border control, as well as work around food exports and

imports. Here we look at some of the key things you need to know 14:13Ashley Cowburn UK-EU TRADE DEAL IS 'IMPORTANT FIRST STEP', SAYS TUC General Secretary of the Trades Union

Congress (TUC) Paul Nowak has said the new UK-EU deal is "important first step" in much closer relationship with Brussels. He said: "Ministers have made the right call by

protecting jobs in key industries, such as steel, from being hit by carbon border taxes. "And they have made important progress on removing trading barriers to boost British jobs and

deliver greater opportunity for young people to work and study in the EU. “The Conservatives’ botched Brexit agreement set workers and business back at home and abroad. That's why a

reset with the EU is common sense – especially in an increasingly volatile global economy. "We are clear – today is just the beginning. Governments on both sides of the channel must

continue with an ambitious approach, including a shared commitment to strong employment rights and collective bargaining." 14:05KEY EVENT KEY DETAILS OF THE LANDMARK UK-EU DEAL UNVEILED

BY KEIR STARMER The landmark deal includes: * A 12-year extension of fishing arrangements when the current deal ends, allowing European vessels to operate in UK waters under the same terms

until 2038. * An open-ended deal to slash red tape on food and drink exports and imports between the UK and EU. * Some routine checks on plant and animal products will be removed completely

and British burgers and sausages will once more be allowed into the EU. * Linking UK and EU emissions-trading schemes which will mean British firms will not be hit by Brussels' carbon

tax next year. * A security and defence partnership will pave the way for UK arms firms to bid for work under the EU's proposed new £150 billion security action for Europe (Safe) fund.

* The UK and EU have agreed to co-operate on a "youth experience scheme", but numbers would be capped and stays would be time-limited. * British steel exports will be protected

from new EU rules and restrictive tariffs, saving the beleaguered industry £25 million. 13:36Ashley Cowburn KEIR STARMER SAYS 'YOUTH EXPERIENCE SCHEME' CAP TO BE AGREED A LATER

DATE The cap on how many people will be able to take part in the youth experience scheme with the EU will be agreed later, Keir Starmer said at the press conference. "Obviously, this

gives opportunity for young people in the UK to work, travel, volunteer, au pair, you name it in Europe, and the same the other way," he said. But the PM made clear key details are yet

to be thrashed out, saying: "It is time limited, the numbers to be agreed to come on the capped scheme, and it will be a visa scheme." 13:19Ashley Cowburn SITUATION IN GAZA IS

'INTOLERABLE', SAYS KEIR STARMER Keir Starmer says the situation in Gaza where aid imports remain limited and an evacuation order has been issued for its second-largest city Khan

Younis, was "really serious, unacceptable, intolerable". The PM says he is working with global allies on the issue when asked if he is doing everything he can. Ursula von der Leyen

also demands an immediate ceasefire and an end to the blockade of food reaching the region while Antonio Costa says Israel must stop "now, immediately". 12:59KEY EVENT KEIR

STARMER DECLARES UK-EU DEAL IS A 'WIN-WIN' AT PRESS CONFERENCE "Britain is back on the world stage - working with our partners and doing deals," the PM declares at the

first UK-EU summit since Brexit. He says the deal is a "win-win" delivering what the British public voted for last year. The PM says the pact will also reduce prices in the

supermarkets while strengthening the UK-EU's defence. He adds that the deal will also help British holidymakers by allowing them to use e-gates at European airports, reducing long

queues. 12:53Ashley Cowburn ​URSULA VON DER LEYEN DESCRIBES THE UK-EU SUMMIT AS A 'HISTORIC MOMENT' Ursula von der Leyen describes the summit as a "historic moment" and

"success" as she praises Keir Starmer. "We are opening a new chapter in our unique relationship," she says. The European Commission President says a security and defence

partnership will boost cooperation, with the UK able to participate in the EU's military procurement scheme. "This is against the backdrop of Ukraine's fight for

survival". Von der Leyen also reflects on her times as a student in the UK as she annouces an Erasmus+ for young people while both the UK and EU will work towards a youth experience

scheme to allow 18-30-year-olds to work and travel freely on both sides of the Channel. She says this will create "friendships that will last a lifetime". She then confirms access

to fishing for a further 12 years. 12:46Ashley Cowburn PRESS CONFERENCE BEGINS WITH KEIR STARMER, URSULA VON DER LEYEN AND ANTONIO COSTA Keir Starmer press conference with EU Commission

President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa has now started. Mr Costa says the agreements mark "a new chapter" and a "start of new and

strategic patnership" after years of battles over Brexit. He adds: "Our relationship is grounded in shared values... and the simple fact of our geographic closeness. We are

friends." He also praises Keir Starmer's leadership, saying the deal is testament to the "new tone you have brought to our relationship". The European Council chief also

says Russia must agree to a ceasefire 12:32Sophie Huskisson KEIR STARMER PRESS CONFERENCE DUE TO START IMMINENTLY Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Foreign Secretary David Lammy have just arrived

to the press conference and have taken seats on the front row. Journalists have filled the grand room in Lancaster House. The ceilings and walls are covered in gold, while huge portraits

are hung up around the room. The press conference is due to start imminently. 12:02KEY EVENT UK-EU DEAL UNVEILED - AS KEIR STARMER SAYS 'STALE OLD' BREXIT DEBATE IS OVER Keir

Starmer has unveiled a new deal with the EU as he vowed to move on from "stale old" Brexit debates. More than four years on from Boris Johnson’s botched trade agreement, Mr Starmer

set out plans for a post-Brexit reset at a major summit in London. It comes after months of negotiations on issues like defence and security, cutting red tape on food exports, use of

e-gates for British holidaymakers and a proposed youth mobility scheme. Talks ran late into the night before a breakthrough on fishing and checks on food and agricultural goods, only hours

before a major summit in London with EU leaders. The new pact aims to slash red tape for businesses, make food cheaper and add nearly £9billion to the UK economy by 2040, Downing Street

said. The PM is due to say: "It’s time to look forward. To move on from the stale old debates and political fights to find common sense, practical solutions which get the best for the

British people. We’re ready to work with partners if it means we can improve people’s lives here at home." READ MORE HERE 11:52Ashley Cowburn UK AND EU TO WORK ON 'YOUTH EXPERIENCE

SCHEME' - LEAK OF DEAL SUGGESTS A leak of the UK-EU deal appears to confirm Britain and the bloc will work towards a "youth experience scheme", which has previously been

described as a youth mobility scheme. Published by the Telegraph, it states: "The scheme should facilitate the participation of young people from the European Union and the United

Kingdom in various activities, such as work, studies, au-pairing, volunteering, or simply travelling, for a limited period of time. ""It should provide a dedicated visa path and

ensure that the overall number of participants is acceptable to both sides." The full details have not been agreed - but says both the UK and EU will work towards a scheme. 11:33Ashley

Cowburn LEADERS KICK-OFF UK-EU SUMMIT: 'WE ARE TURNING THE PAGE' Keir Starmer opens the UK-EU summit at Lancaster House and vows to strengthen the relationship with Brussels. He

says they will move on from "stale old interests" after years of fractious debates over Brexit under successive Tory governments. European Council President Antonio Costa says the

UK and EU are "re-connecting". "We are stronger when we act together," he tells the summit. Ursula von der Leyen also says the summit is a big moment with the UK and EU

"turning the page and opening a new chapter" in relations. 11:18Sophie Huskisson PROTESTORS SEEN OUTSIDE THE UK-EU SUMMIT The Mirror's Sophie Huskisson here. I'm at the

UK-EU summit now at Lancaster House, where European leaders have already arrived. As you can imagine, anti-Brexit campaigners are out in full force outside the summit. Around two dozen

people - with more turning up - are wearing tops saying “Rejoin” and blue berets with yellow EU stars on, while waving giant EU flags. Peter Harbour, 85, from Abingdon, told me he wants

Brexit to be reversed, but know that won't happen. “I just hope our view to rejoin the EU will be represented (at the summit),” he says. Journalists are now being held in a basement

room downstairs. It's not quite got the Lancaster House-glamour we'll see upstairs later (think gold covered ceilings and grand portraits), but there's coffee and biscuits, so

it'll do. 11:12Ashley Cowburn UK-EU SUMMIT MEETINGS UNDERWAY Both European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa have now arrived at

Lancaster House for the first UK-EU summit since Brexit. Expect them to reveal a major deal today at a joint press conference as part of attempts to "reset" the relationship

between London and Brussells after years of fraught negotiations over the UK's exit from the EU. Von der Leyen said: "We’ve got a real chance to turn the page and write a new

chapter in our relationship. Working together to deliver on the security of our shared continent and the prosperity of people on both sides of the Channel." 10:30Ashley Cowburn KEIR

STARMER ARRIVES AT UK-EU SUMMIT AT LANCASTER HOUSE Keir Starmer has arrived at the major UK-EU summit at Lancaster House, before he is expected to host a press conference alongside the

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. 10:06Ashley Cowburn LABOUR HITS BACK AT TORY ATTACKS OVER FISHING DEAL In response to Tory MPs screaming surrender at the

government's deal with the EU over fishing, a Labour spokesperson replies: “This is hypocrisy, pure and simple. “We will take no lessons from Conservatives who heralded their deal and

now criticise ours. Our deal maintains the same Brexit freedoms that the Tories celebrated in 2021, with no change to the current access to fish for Britain's coastal communities."

10:00Ashley Cowburn ​LIB DEMS WELCOME NEWS OF UK-EU DEAL AS 'POSITIVE FIRST STEPS' Responding to reports that the UK and EU have reached a deal to be announced later today,

Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey said “These seem to be some positive first steps in rebuilding our relationship with Europe after years of a Conservative Party that wrecked trust and broke

our relationship with our closest allies. “The Prime Minister must ignore the naysayers and dinosaurs in Reform and the Conservative Party and be more ambitious in getting the best deal in

the national interest." 09:53Ashley Cowburn TORY PEER DESCRIBES KEIR STARMER'S DEAL WITH EU AS A 'WIN' - AND TALK OF SURRENDER 'IS PATHETIC' Torry peer Lord

Rose - the former chairman of Marks & Spencer - said the Government's deal with the EU was a "win" and should not be described as a surrender. He told Times Radio:

"It has to be a win... it's five years since we did the deal in 2020. But in reality, look what has happened in the world since then. There's been massive global change. And

the UK is finding itself increasingly stranded now. And we've got to find a role for ourselves. "And then we've been ignoring the 250 million people across the channel, 20

miles away, who are the power base in this part of the world. And we should be attached to them. We shouldn't be talking about surrender. And we shouldn't be talking about what

we're giving up. We should be talking about opportunity, opportunity, opportunity." Asked whether the deal amounted to a surrender, as opposition politicians have put it, Lord Rose

said: "No it's nonsense. I really am quite disappointed and sad that I live in a country, you know, I am a Conservative, although I am not a politically active Conservative,

I'm not a politician. "But to hear that the Conservatives are saying we must be rule givers and not rule takers. It's about giving a bit, taking a bit, and understanding this

is a very difficult, unpleasant world we live in. "And we've got to make sure that for the UK public and for the UK, we do our best. That's what we elect our politicians to

do. That's what I expect them to do. And talking about small things like surrender is pathetic." 09:43Ashley Cowburn REFORM UK LEADER NIGEL FARAGE HITS OUT AT FISHING DEAL REPORTS

Reform UK's leader Nigel Farage was probably never going to welcome any deal between the UK and EU with open arms. The Brexiteer responded to reports this morning that the UK has agreed

to 12 years of fishing access for EU boats in UK waters, saying: "If true that will be the end of the fishing industry." 09:21Ashley Cowburn NEW UK-EU DEAL EXPECTED ON FISHING IN

UK WATERS The UK and EU are expected to agree a new deal in relation to fishing rights too. The issue was a key flashpoint during the fractious Brexit years. Brussels has been pushing for

long-term access to British waters and on the morning broadcast round the Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds did not deny reports saying EU fishing rights in UK waters had been extended

for 12 years. He said on the BBC's Radio 4 Today programme: "The principle of other European countries having some access - their vessels having some access to our waters - had

already been established by the previous government." Mr Reynolds added: "It's not more access - it's the same access. It removes the uncertainty of the annual process to

a longer one with consistency."