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BRITAIN must be a "good neighbour" to the European Union as it targets a "closer partnership" with the bloc, according to the new Foreign Secretary.
David Lammy used his first trip abroad as the UK's top diplomat to make clear to his counterparts in Germany, Poland and Sweden about the chance to "seize the opportunity for a reset" and work "even more closely together to tackle shared challenges".
Mr Lammy identified support for Ukraine and climate change, along with holidays and student exchanges, as areas where this can take place.
Elsewhere, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said the return of freedom of movement with the EU was not on the table as part of efforts to improve post-Brexit trade.
Writing in The Local Europe, Mr Lammy said: "As the new British Foreign Secretary, with our Prime Minister Keir Starmer, this government will reset relations with Europe as a reliable partner, a dependable ally and a good neighbour."
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