New British Prime Minister Says He Seeks to Reform Agreement with the European Union

The new British Prime Minister promised on Monday, July 9, to achieve a better agreement with the European Union regarding trade regulations following London's exit from the bloc, calling the deal signed by former Prime Minister Boris Johnson 'unsuccessful' and stating he would reform it. Keir Starmer, following discussions with Northern Ireland leaders in Belfast, said his new government must first implement significant changes to the current agreement to regain the trust of the European Union. The Labour Party, affiliated with the new Prime Minister, has ruled out rejoining the EU single market or customs union but stated that removing some trade barriers with the 27-nation European Union is possible. Meanwhile, the largest pro-British party in Northern Ireland has also called for further changes to trade regulations. Starmer also commented on the prospect of holding a referendum on a united Ireland following the nationalist party 'Sinn Féin' becoming the largest party in Ireland's parliament, stating he would act in accordance with the 'Good Friday Agreement.' That agreement ended nearly 30 years of sectarian violence in Northern Ireland in 1998. Under that pact, the authority to hold a referendum rests with the British government. The Labour Party's victory in parliamentary elections and its impact on Britain's role in the international arena, as well as the reasons behind the Labour Party's decisive victory in the UK from the perspective of Shahran Tabari, were also discussed. The new Prime Minister has sought to deepen relations with Israel in a call with Netanyahu and has entered 10 Downing Street with a commitment to 'revitalize and rebuild the country.'