‘We need to think much bigger’: trade minister calls for greater ambition in UK-EU reset

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Lisa O’Carroll in Paris and Kiran Stacey in LondonMarch 20, 2026 at 04:00 PM
‘We need to think much bigger’: trade minister calls for greater ambition in UK-EU reset

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UK and EU officials met in Brussels to discuss resetting their relationship, expressing frustration with the slow progress. Trade Minister Chris Bryant advocated for a more ambitious approach, including sectoral regulatory alignment to boost exports, echoing calls from Chancellor Rachel Reeves for deeper integration. European Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič reminded the UK of the possibility of a comprehensive Swiss-style deal. The current reset talks aim to address youth mobility, agriculture trade, energy, and defense, but there's concern they may stall. London Mayor Sadiq Khan has urged the Labour party to include rejoining the EU in their next election platform.

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