The PM is keen to negotiate better EU trade - but he has loose ends to tie up from the original Brexit deal
Starmer began his EU reset by meeting Ursula von der Leyen this month. But real progress could be stalled by outstanding EU demandsreset visit to Brussels earlier this month, he was given an instant and sharp reminder that this may be easier said than done.used her meeting with the Prime Minister to point out that there remains plenty of unfinished business that must be dealt with first, as she called for the “full and faithful implementation” of existing Brexit agreements.
The Home Office responded by granting an automatic five-year extension to anyone whose pre-settled status expired, meaning they could practically guarantee their place in the UK with plenty of time to upgrade to full “settled status”,which would give them permanent residence rights. Another Brussels concern is believed to be some EU citizens’ being unable to access benefits in the UK due to their pre-Brexit immigration status. Moreover some of those who made late applications for status – which are allowed – are being charged astronomical NHS fees because of an anomalous gap in their residence in which they were technically in the UK unlawfully.
It leaves Northern Ireland effectively in the EU’s single market for goods to ensure there is no hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic to its south, which could have become a flashpoint for renewed violence on the island.
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