Starmer: Irish-British relationship 'not as good as it should have been during Brexit years'

British prime minister said UK-Ireland Summit would focus on security, and 'share prosperity' in energy, trade, and maritime security
Starmer: Irish-British relationship 'not as good as it should have been during Brexit years'

UK prime minister Keir Starmer speaking at Cork City Hall ahead of the UK-Ireland summit. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

The Irish and British relationship "was not as good as it should have been" during the "turbulent" Brexit years, British prime minister Keir Starmer has said.

Speaking at Cork City Hall on Thursday as the city hosted a UK-Ireland Summit, Mr Starmer said the yearly summit was about "turning the page" on those years, which saw strained relations as the UK exited the EU.

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