Rachel Reeves names UK's 'obvious' key ally as she slams Trump
Rachel Reeves has said the EU remains the "obvious" key ally for Britain as ties shift away from the US. The former Labour chancellor said the country must make the EU its major political partner as she slammed Donald Trump for making "American allies poorer" through tariffs and military action around the world. She told the Institute of Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School on Monday: "I profoundly disagree with Mr Trump’s choices that have made America’s allies poorer.
TL;DR
- Rachel Reeves identifies the EU as Britain's "obvious" key ally, shifting focus from the US.
- She criticizes Donald Trump's policies for weakening American allies and advocates for Europe as Britain's major political partner.
- Reeves states that Britain's future lies within the European Union, citing economic interests, common values, and geography.
- She estimates the cost of Brexit at 8% of GDP or £200 billion, arguing it's ignored by those claiming to improve services and lower taxes.
- Labour is working to rebuild ties with the EU, including exploring the return of the Erasmus student exchange program and revising the Youth Mobility Scheme.
- Andy Burnham supports ratifying an agreement with the EU at an upcoming summit in Brussels, while Prime Minister has stated no intention to rejoin the EU or hold a referendum on it.