Starmer will discuss defense, geopolitics, and trade during the U.K.’s ‘reset’ summit with the EU.

• UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to host the first U.K.-EU Summit since Brexit.

• The summit will focus on resetting ties with the bloc, nine years after the UK left the EU.

• Expected outcomes include a defence and security pact, trade agreements, and a joint statement on the geopolitical situation.

• Downing Street links the trade announcements with the U.K.-India trade deal and U.K.-US framework trade agreement.

• The summit aims to achieve a stronger U.K.-EU relationship beneficial for jobs, bills, and borders.

• Issues include fishing rights, sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) agreement, and a veterinary deal.

• The summit is expected to see a selective easing of mobility rules between the EU and the UK for some professionals.

• The Labour government’s positions on migration have hardened, with Downing Street announcing its intention to tighten residency requirements and close or restrict certain visa routes.

• The U.K. and EU are also discussing cooperation on illegal migration.

• The U.K. is seeking access for its companies to a new €150 billion EU defence loan scheme.