UK hosts Summit Eyeing Chance for European 'Reset'

Ukraine, illegal migration, and energy security are on the agenda at the European Political Community (EPC) meeting at Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Britain's World War II leader Winston Churchill.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to be among the more than 45 leaders attending the summit.

Starmer, who led Labour to a landslide election win over the Tories two weeks ago, has pledged to "reset" Britain's relationship with European allies as they grapple with challenges ranging from supporting Kiev after Russia's invasion to breaking up people-smuggling gangs.

"The EPC will fire the starting gun on this government's new approach to Europe, one that will not just benefit us now, but for generations to come," Starmer said before the one-day summit at the stately home near Oxford, southern England.

Starmer will tell fellow leaders that the U.K. will take "a more active and greater convening role on the world stage, to strike genuine partnerships that have impact on people's lives," the government said.

He will also say that border security will be "at the heart of the government's reset with Europe".

Source: HDN