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- Sir Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader, urged a closer relationship with the European Union, saying it would yield economic benefits and counter Brexit’s economic impact.
- The government is negotiating alignment on food standards, carbon emissions, and electricity.
- Conservatives and Reform UK say the talks undermine British sovereignty.
- The parliamentary vote may limit input and raise questions about the UK’s ability to shape EU rules amid ongoing Brexit debates.
