The Brexit delusion is dead – so now Keir Starmer doesn’t need to pretend any more (opens in new tab)

To rebuild relations with Europe in a dangerous world, the prime minister needs to win big arguments, not hide behind outdated red linesIn opposition, Keir Starmer pushed Brexit to the margin of debate. In government, he has learned that Europe is central to Britain’s interests whether you talk about it or not. The avoidance of painful arguments from the past turns out to be a handicap when making plans for the future.This was predictable. Labour’s 2024 general election manifesto pretended th...