Polish PM says he wants ‘Breturn’ not Brexit as Starmer visits Warsaw

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Polish PM says he wants ‘Breturn’ not Brexit as Starmer visits Warsaw
Author: Nina Lloyd
Published: Jan, 17 2025 18:56

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he wants a “Breturn” rather than Brexit after discussing co-operation between the UK and EU in talks with Sir Keir Starmer on his visit to Warsaw. Mr Tusk, who was president of the European Council when Britain voted to leave the trading bloc, said he would “harbour these dreams in my heart” as “sometimes they come true in politics”.

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The UK Prime Minister, who had a bilateral meeting with his Polish counterpart earlier on Friday, has repeatedly ruled out rejoining the customs union or single market but said he wants to deepen post-Brexit ties with Brussels. Standing alongside Sir Keir at a joint press conference afterwards, Mr Tusk said: “I’m sure you will recall when we learned about the results of the Brexit referendum.

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“My first emotional reaction was to say: ‘I already miss you.’ I remember our press briefings as if it was yesterday. I already miss you, that’s what I said. “This is not just about emotions and sentiments – I am aware this is a dream of mine, that instead of a Brexit we will have a Breturn.

“Perhaps I’m labouring under an illusion. I’d rather be an optimist and harbour these dreams in my heart – sometimes they come true in politics.”. During the press conference, Sir Keir did not himself go into detail about Brexit, but stressed the need for close co-operation among European allies on issues including people smuggling and security.

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