GERMANY-Starmer, Scholz Seek 'Action Plan' On Migration; No Reversing Brexit

Speaking at a presser in Berlin alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, UK PM Sir Keir Starmer says that, regarding his gov'ts talk of 'resetting' relations with Europe, "That does not mean reversing Brexit or re-entering the single market or customs union". Adds that "We do not have a plan for a youth mobility scheme". Livestream can be found here.

• Scholz says that he "welcomes" the UK PM's bid for close relations with Europe. Scholz wants “to base our relations on an entirely new footing” with “a treaty that reflects the entire spectrum of our relations”.
• The two leaders have agreed to an 'action plan' intended to curb illegal immigration, although so far have offered little indication of details of how this would work. Scholz says that cooperation will improve on repatriation of failed asylum seekers, countering radical Islamism, and tightening weapons laws.