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Brussels hails new U.K. govt but seen sticking to Brexit deal

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The EU on Friday congratulated Keir Starmer on Labour’s election win in Britain, with Brussels foreseeing warmer ties with London — though little scope to change existing post-Brexit arrangements. European Council President Charles Michel called Starmer’s victory “historic”, and stressed the EU and Britain “are crucial partners”. European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen added…

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UK Elections 2024: Keir Starmer becomes new U.K. Prime Minister after Labour’s landslide election victory

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The U.K.’s Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, won the July 4 general election by a landslide, securing 412 (+211) seats with outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party down to 121 (-250) seats in the 650-seat House of Commons. Nevertheless, the vote shares told a story of a more modest victory for Labour, while…

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