U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host the first U.K.-EU Summit since Brexit, as the Labour government attempts to “reset” ties with the bloc, some nine years after the U.K. left the EU. The two sides, which will meet in London on Monday (May 19, 2025), are expected to announce a defence and security pact, agreements related to trade and a joint statement on the geopolitical situation.

In its messaging, Downing Street has linked the expected trade announcements with last week’s comprehensive U.K.-India trade deal and U.K.-US framework trade agreement. However, the trade outcomes for Monday (May 19, 2025) are expected to be smaller in scope, focusing on a few sectors.

“First India, then the United States – in the last two weeks alone that’s jobs saved, faster growth and wages rising. More money in the pockets of British working people, achieved through striking deals not striking poses,” Mr. Starmer said in a statement.