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We bring you today an exclusive interview with Sir Keir Starmer, who has vowed to seek a major rewrite of Britain's Brexit deal in 2025 if his Labor Party wins the next general election. Starmer told the Financial Times he would put a closer trading relationship with Brussels and a new partnership with businesses at the center of his efforts to boost Britain's economic growth. Britain's Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the EU, negotiated by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, will be reviewed in 2025 and Starmer said he saw this as an "important" moment to reset relations. «Almost everyone recognizes that the agreement Johnson reached is not a good agreement; "It's too scarce," he said. “As we get closer to 2025, we will try to get a much better deal for the UK.
Starmer spoke at a conference of center-left leaders in Montreal. The trip was part of an effort by the Labor leader, whose party currently enjoys a typical poll lead of between 15 and 20 per cent over Pakistan Phone Number the ruling Conservatives, to present himself as the prime minister in the making. Here's more from his interview with Financial Times political editor George Parker. Go deeper: The Global Progress Action conference, described by British media as a “leftist conclave,” is seen as a rite of passage for Starmer. UK taxes: British politicians need to be more honest about taxes as the country faces multiple challenges with weak public finances, writes Martin Wolf. Here's what I'm keeping an eye on today: Economic data: Rightmove publishes its UK house price index. UK Politics: Today marks the ninth anniversary of the Scottish independence referendum.
Elsewhere, former Prime Minister Liz Truss talks about the state of the British economy at an Institute for Government online event. UK Strikes: Hundreds of journalists working for regional publisher National World will go on strike over pay. Five more featured stories 1. Exclusive: Russia has blocked Western companies from accessing $18 billion in profits It was generated in the country last year as the Kremlin seeks to pressure “hostile” nations, including the United States, the United Kingdom and members of The EU. Foreign companies trying to sell their Russian businesses need approval from Moscow and face steep price discounts. Read the full story. 2. UBS is sounding out investors to issue additional Tier 1 bonds. a class of debt eliminated as part of the Credit Suisse bailout six months ago. Some investors remain cautious after bondholders lost billions of dollars during the acquisition, damaging market confidence and prompting lawsuits. This is how the bank is trying to make future AT1 securities more acceptable.
Starmer spoke at a conference of center-left leaders in Montreal. The trip was part of an effort by the Labor leader, whose party currently enjoys a typical poll lead of between 15 and 20 per cent over Pakistan Phone Number the ruling Conservatives, to present himself as the prime minister in the making. Here's more from his interview with Financial Times political editor George Parker. Go deeper: The Global Progress Action conference, described by British media as a “leftist conclave,” is seen as a rite of passage for Starmer. UK taxes: British politicians need to be more honest about taxes as the country faces multiple challenges with weak public finances, writes Martin Wolf. Here's what I'm keeping an eye on today: Economic data: Rightmove publishes its UK house price index. UK Politics: Today marks the ninth anniversary of the Scottish independence referendum.
Elsewhere, former Prime Minister Liz Truss talks about the state of the British economy at an Institute for Government online event. UK Strikes: Hundreds of journalists working for regional publisher National World will go on strike over pay. Five more featured stories 1. Exclusive: Russia has blocked Western companies from accessing $18 billion in profits It was generated in the country last year as the Kremlin seeks to pressure “hostile” nations, including the United States, the United Kingdom and members of The EU. Foreign companies trying to sell their Russian businesses need approval from Moscow and face steep price discounts. Read the full story. 2. UBS is sounding out investors to issue additional Tier 1 bonds. a class of debt eliminated as part of the Credit Suisse bailout six months ago. Some investors remain cautious after bondholders lost billions of dollars during the acquisition, damaging market confidence and prompting lawsuits. This is how the bank is trying to make future AT1 securities more acceptable.
