British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday (May 19) a new defence and trade agreement with the European Union marked a new era in their relationship following Brexit.

"This is the first UK-EU summit," he told reporters during a press conference, adding: "It marks a new era in our relationship, and this deal is a win-win."

Britain agreed the most significant reset of defence and trade ties with the European Union since Brexit on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump's upending of the global order pushed the two sides to move on from their acrimonious divorce.

Nearly nine years after it voted to leave the bloc, Britain, the second largest defence spender in Europe, will take part in joint procurement projects. The sides also agreed to make it easier for UK food and visitors to reach the EU, and signed a contentious new fishing deal.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the agreements announced on Monday sent a message that the countries of Europe stick together.

"The message we are sending to the world today is (that)... at a time of global instability, and when our continent faces the greatest threat it has for generations, we in Europe stick together," von der Leyen told reporters.

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VIDEO SHOWS: BRITISH PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER, EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESIDENT URSULA VON DER LEYEN AND PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL ANTONIO COSTA SPEAKING AT PRESS CONFERENCE AFTER UK-EU SUMMIT IN LONDON

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SHOWS: LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (MAY 19, 2025) (INTERNATIONAL POOL - Access all)

1. BRITISH PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER, EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESIDENT URSULA VON DER LEYEN AND PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL ANTONIO COSTA WALKING UP ONTO STAGE

2. (SOUNDBITE) (English) PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL, ANTONIO COSTA, SAYING:

“The agreements we have reached today must not just progress, but the new chapter in the relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union. The start of a renewed and strengthened strategic partnership.”

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3. ONGOING PRESS CONFERENCE, COSTA SPEAKING

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4. (SOUNDBITE) (English) PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL, ANTONIO COSTA, SAYING:

"Our relationship is grounded in shared values, mutual interests and the simple fact of our geographical closeness, we are neighbours, allies, partners, and we are friends.”

5. (SOUNDBITE) (English) PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL, ANTONIO COSTA, SAYING (BEGINS OVER WIDE SHOT):

"As we have agreed today. From now, from now on, the European Union and United Kingdom will meet every year. So, see you last week in Brussels. Thank you very much."

6. (SOUNDBITE) (English) EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESIDENT URSULA VON DER LEYEN SAYING:

"We're turning a page. We're opening a new chapter in our unique relationship. This is the story of historical and natural partners standing side by side on the global stage, facing most of the same challenges, pursuing the same objectives, likeminded, sharing the same values. And thus we are looking for solutions that are beneficial for both our people and standing shoulder by shoulder when it comes to really getting to the solutions."

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7. CUTAWAY OF ONGOING PRESS CONFERENCE, VON DER LEYEN SPEAKING

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8. (SOUNDBITE) (English) EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESIDENT URSULA VON DER LEYEN SAYING:

"Therefore, I'm so glad that we have agreed that we will have Erasmus plus for young people and that we will work towards a youth experience scheme. Just about this experience. This will allow the next generation to once again live and study in each other's countries, and this will build friendships that will last a lifetime."

9. (SOUNDBITE) (English) BRITISH PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER SAYING:

"This is the first UK-EU summit. It marks a new era in our relationship and this deal is a win-win. It delivers what the British public voted for last year. It gives us unprecedented access to the EU market, the best of any country outside of the EU or EFTA, all while sticking to the red lines in our manifesto about not rejoining the single market, the customs union and no return to freedom of movement."

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10. CUTAWAY OF ONGOING PRESS CONFERENCE, STARMER SPEAKING

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11. (SOUNDBITE) (English) BRITISH PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER SAYING:

"We've also struck a new defence and security partnership to strengthen our cooperation and strengthen our security, which is vital in this dangerous new era. And it will open the door to working with the EU's new defence fund, providing new opportunities for our defence industry."

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12. CUTAWAY OF ONGOING PRESS CONFERENCE, STARMER SPEAKING

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13. (SOUNDBITE) (English) BRITISH PRIME MINISTER KEIR STARMER SAYING:

"Today's deal would also help British holidaymakers, as we're confirming that they will be able to use e-gates when they travel to Europe. Ending those huge queues at passport control."

14. COSTA, STARMER, VON DER LEYEN LISTENING TO QUESTIONS AS PRESS CONFERENCE SPEECHES END