Although the UK prime minister is facing a backlash from his predecessor Johnson and other Eurosceptics over his “landmark” reset deal with the EU, Starmer and his officials insisted they had presided over successful negotiations, leaving Britain better off and more secure.

Britain has struck new agreements with the European Union on boosting defense cooperation, easing food trade and border checks.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host EU leaders in London in the most significant effort to reset ties since the UK left the European Union in 2020.