Starmer stresses ‘urgency’ of closer defence ties with Europe at Munich conference

The Guardian - World News National SecurityNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Patrick Wintour in MunichFebruary 14, 2026 at 01:17 PM

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At the Munich Security Conference, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the urgent need for closer UK-Europe defense ties. Speaking to the audience, Starmer advocated for greater cooperation and integration in areas like procurement and manufacturing. He stated that a stronger European defense setup should have the UK at its center. Starmer highlighted that the UK has moved beyond the Brexit era and is ready for a renewed relationship. The speech, delivered during a rare visit to the conference, aimed to signal a shift towards deeper security collaboration between the UK and Europe.

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Starmer said, "we are 10 years on from Brexit. We are not the Britain of the Brexit years."

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Starmer visited the Munich Security Conference.

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Starmer stated the UK would be at the centre of a stronger European defence setup.

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The closer relationship should cover procurement and manufacturing.

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Keir Starmer said there was an urgent need for a closer UK defence relationship with Europe.

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Brexit ×260% Europe 70% United Kingdom ×380% Munich Security Conference ×285% Keir Starmer 90%

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defence ties 90% european defence 80% uk defence relationship 80% munich security conference 70% security cooperation 70% brexit 60% manufacturing 50% procurement 50% keir starmer 40%