UK and EU agree to hold Brexit ‘reset’ summit on Nov. 20
The two sides want to use the meeting to sign off new agreements on agri-food trade, emissions trading, and a youth mobility scheme.
Britain and the European Union are planning to hold a "reset" summit on November 20 in Brussels, according to U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Burnham confirmed the date in a House of Commons statement on Monday. The summit aims to finalize new agreements on agriculture and food trade, emissions trading, and a youth mobility scheme.
Burnham hopes to secure a deal on these agreements, which were initiated by the previous Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and then discuss the possibility of more comprehensive relations. He emphasized the importance of addressing growth, immigration control, and upholding values and security.
Burnham also mentioned the need to raise concerns about the EU's "Made in Europe" program, which some countries want to exclude the U.K. from. Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch criticized Burnham for revisiting the U.K.'s relationship with the EU, stating that pursuing rejoining the EU might not yield better results. Meanwhile, European Council President António Costa praised the importance of cooperation between the two parties, stating that their security and prosperity are closely linked.
The summit will also involve European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Negotiations for the summit began following the previous meeting in May 2025, which was held before Starmer's administration fell.
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