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The European Union will demand access to British fishing waters in return for a closer relationship with Britain, The Telegraph understands.
Sir Keir Starmer is pursuing a reset to European relations and last week hosted a summit for European Political Community (EPC) leaders at Blenheim Palace.
The Prime Minister hoped to use the summit as a springboard to forge closer trade, security and foreign policy ties with Brussels, as well as work on a migrant returns deal.
However, the EU is said to be preparing a list of “offensive interests” it will use in any future talks with the UK Government.
Government officials believe access to British fishing waters will be one of the key trade-offs in response to Sir Keir’s requests.
