The UK government is intensifying its efforts to secure early wins in its renegotiation of post-Brexit relations with the EU. A UK-EU summit in May signals a serious shift in the negotiations, with the UK adopting a more proactive approach to communication and emphasizing the benefits of closer ties with Brussels. While the EU is demanding a deal on fishing rights as a prerequisite for other agreements, the UK is seeking to leverage potential splits within the EU bloc to its advantage. The UK government is also engaging business leaders to promote the benefits of aligning with EU law for trade and to counter any potential backlash from Brexiteer groups.
As pace of talks with Europe picks up the Government is trying to enlist business to try and get ahead of any Brexiteer backlashIt’s not just this week’s announcement of an UK-EU summit in May indicating that things have turned serious.have meanwhile suggested Brussels will demand a deal on fishing rights before considering agreeing any other agreements or co-operation, in what was seen as a blow to Starmer.
Although it is understood no explicit request has been made by the Government, encouraging outside voices to amplify messages is a common tactic used by ministers.Starmer must “take sides” in the looming trade war between Donald Trump’s United States and the EU The UK needs to show “concrete will to finish the job we have started” with the current deal giving the EU rights to fish in British waters running out in 2026.
“We have been discussing bits and pieces and a general attitude, I think there are different approaches between different member states. It is understood that the UK also does not believe it will be forced to trade fishing rights for security, with the Government planning instead for a “fish-for-trade” negotiation, that is also likely to include talks on the EU’s demand for a youth mobility scheme.
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