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David Lammy and UK officials are in talks with Gibraltar and EU representatives to finalize a post-Brexit agreement, focusing on border rules and sovereignty issues, with key sticking points including Schengen zone membership and border infrastructure. The negotiations aim to establish a stable relationship between Gibraltar, the EU, and Spain, amid ongoing disputes over sovereignty and border arrangements.
Polish truckers are blocking border crossings with Ukraine to protest an EU deal that allows easy access for cheaper Ukrainian drivers into the bloc. The protesters are demanding that limits on transport operations for Ukrainian haulers be restored. The Polish transport industry claims that Ukrainian trucks have crossed the Polish border close to 900,000 times this year, compared to around 180,000 trucks a year before the war in Ukraine. The Polish government insists that it cannot undermine the EU deal, but the truckers argue that Ukrainian competitors are transporting goods within Poland at a much cheaper rate. The protests are causing difficulties for Ukraine's economy, which is already impacted by Poland's ban on Ukrainian grain imports.
Tory anger has erupted over Keir Starmer's pledge to rewrite the Brexit deal in 2025, with the Labour leader aiming to restore closer ties with the EU while not rejoining as a member state. Starmer's push to unwind Brexit comes as he released a video portraying himself as a "PM-in-waiting" during his visit to Montreal, where he met left-wing leaders. The Conservatives argue that Starmer's stance on Brexit is contradictory, given his previous support for Remain and calls for a second referendum. Downing Street has ruled out reopening the deal, emphasizing a focus on maximizing the opportunities it presents.