PM: It is essential to work with our European partners
Sir Keir Starmer says the UK will not solve its problems if it does not have the "maturity and leadership" to extend "a hand to our European friends". Speaking at a press conference at the end of the European Political Community summit, the prime minister says "it is not just a good idea to work with our partners, it's essential”. Sir Keir also announces £84 million worth of new funding to tackle illegal migration for projects across Africa and the Middle East. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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00:00It's not just a good idea to work with our partners, it's essential.
00:06I said on the steps of Downing Street that I would govern for the whole country,
00:12including those who didn't vote for us.
00:16And I meant it.
00:18We can only make progress on the issues that so many people care about,
00:24like illegal migration and national security,
00:28if we have the maturity and leadership to reach out a hand to our European friends.
00:36And I want to congratulate Ursula von der Leyen for her re-election today
00:41as President of the European Commission.
00:45So we are going to deepen our cooperation on defence and security,
00:50and on illegal migration, where we are resetting our approach,
00:55and that's been central today.
00:57We are going to smash the gangs, break their business model, and secure our borders.
01:04But to stop illegal migration, we must also tackle it at source.
01:11So today I'm announcing £84 million of new funding for projects across Africa and the Middle East.
01:20That includes humanitarian and health support, skills training,
01:24help with job opportunities, and access to education.