當Lib Dems呼籲海關聯盟談判時，Starmer會見歐盟領導人

總理將在周一繼續努力“重置”英國與貿易集團的關係時會見歐洲理事會領導人。

Prime Minister Sir Keir is set to meet European Council leaders on Monday in an effort to “reset” Britain’s relationship with the trade bloc. Defence cooperation is expected to be the main topic of discussion at the meeting. However, the Lib Dems have urged Sir Keir to begin talks with the EU that could lead to a customs union with the bloc.

總理凱爾爵士將在周一與歐洲理事會的領導人會面，以“重置”英國與貿易集團的關係。預計國防合作將是會議上討論的主要主題。但是，自由民主黨敦促基爾爵士開始與歐盟進行對話，這可能導致與該集團的關稅聯盟。

Despite the Prime Minister’s insistence that he will not pursue such talks, he expressed hope that the bloc has noticed a “manifest difference” in relations since he took office.

儘管總理堅持認為他不會進行這樣的談判，但他表示希望該集團自上任以來就注意到了關係的“明顯差異”。

Speaking to members of the gathered media during German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit to the Chequers estate in Buckinghamshire, Sir Keir stated: “I’ve been very clear since I became Prime Minister that I do want a reset of the relationship between the UK and the EU.

凱爾爵士在德國總理奧拉夫·索爾茲（Olaf Scholz）訪問白金漢郡的棋子莊園時與聚會媒體的成員進行了交談，凱爾爵士說：“自從我成為總理以來，我確實想重置英國與英國之間的關係歐盟。

“That does not involve a return to the European Union – we had a referendum here on that, and that matter is settled.

“這不涉及返回歐盟 - 我們在這裡進行了全民公決，這已經解決了。

“But I do want to see a closer relationship on defence and security, on energy, on trade and our economy, and that is what we’re working on.

“但是我確實希望看到國防和安全，能源，貿易和我們的經濟的更緊密的關係，這就是我們正在努力的事情。

“I think that is certainly in the UK’s best interest, I do believe it’s in the EU’s best interest, and already I hope that in the last seven months there’s been a manifest difference in approach, tone and relationship.”

“我認為這肯定符合英國的最大利益，我確實相信這符合歐盟的最大利益，我已經希望在過去的七個月中，方法，語氣和關係有明顯的差異。”

Earlier, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper stated that rejoining the customs union or the single market remains a “red line” for the government in its negotiations with the EU.

早些時候，內政大臣伊維特·庫珀（Yvette Cooper）表示，在與歐盟進行談判中，重新加入關稅同盟或單一市場仍然是“紅線”。

She also mentioned that the UK is seeking “stronger trading relationships” with the US as Donald Trump prepares to impose tariffs on its closest trading partners.

她還提到，隨著唐納德·特朗普（Donald Trump）準備對其最接近的貿易夥伴徵收關稅，英國正在尋求與美國的“更牢固的交易關係”。

Shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith told Sky News that the UK should be prioritizing the US over Europe.

影子商業部長安德魯·格里菲斯（Andrew Griffith）告訴《天空新聞》（Sky News），英國應優先考慮美國優先考慮歐洲。

“We have a trade deal with the European Union already, so, alongside that, a trade deal with the US would be a big win,” said the senior Tory.

高級保守黨說：“我們已經與歐盟達成了一項貿易協定，因此，與美國達成的貿易協定將是一個巨大的勝利。”

Mr Griffith went on to say that the UK’s “big opportunity lies in Washington, with the US, our single largest trading partner,” and claimed that “the Prime Minister should be rediverting his plane tomorrow.”

格里菲斯先生接著說，英國的“大機會在華盛頓，與我們最大的貿易夥伴美國”，並聲稱“總理明天應該重新送飛機”。

Meanwhile, the Tory frontbencher’s boss, Kemi Badenoch, has set five “tests” for the Prime Minister in his meeting with European leaders.

同時，保守黨前台的老闆Kemi Badenoch在與歐洲領導人會面時為總理設定了五項“測試”。

According to the Conservative leader, failing to meet the tests will indicate that the Prime Minister is attempting to “undo” Brexit.

據保守派領導人說，未能接受考試將表明總理正試圖“取消”英國脫歐。

The tests include a commitment to no “backsliding” on free movement or the compulsory transfer of asylum seekers, no new payments to the EU, and no reduction in fishing rights.

這些測試包括對自由流動或強制轉移尋求庇護者的“退步”的承諾，沒有向歐盟付款的新付款，也沒有減少捕魚權。

The Tories also want Sir Keir to commit to not accepting any rules from the EU as he engages with the bloc, including dynamic alignment on trade standards or allowing the European courts to have jurisdiction over UK law.

保守黨還希望凱爾爵士承諾在與歐盟參與歐盟時不接受歐盟的任何規則，包括貿易標準的動態一致，或允許歐洲法院對英國法律有管轄權。

In her final test for the PM, the Tory leader stated that Nato must have “primacy” in European security.

保守黨領導人在對總理的最終考驗中說，北約必須在歐洲安全方面“至高無上”。

Ahead of Sir Keir’s visit, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said the Prime Minister should “open negotiations” for a customs union with the EU.

自由民主黨領導人埃德·戴維（Ed Davey）爵士在凱爾爵士（Keir）訪問之前說，總理應“開放與歐盟的關稅聯盟進行談判”。

“My challenge to Keir Starmer today is to go to Brussels tomorrow and open negotiations for an EU-UK customs union,” he told the BBC’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg.

他對英國廣播公司（BBC）與勞拉·庫恩斯伯格（Laura Kuenssberg）的周日說：“我今天對凱爾·斯泰默（Keir Starmer）的挑戰是明天去布魯塞爾（Brussels），開放歐盟海關聯盟的談判。”

According to Sir Ed, the path towards a deal could begin with the UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention, an agreement that allows for the tariff-free movement of some goods across the continent.

埃德爵士說，達成交易的道路可能是英國加入泛美 - 梅特拉裔（PEM）公約的，該公約允許某些商品在整個非洲大陸上不關稅。

However, he suggested that a full EU-UK customs union could be achieved “at the latest by 2030.”

但是，他建議“最新到2030年”可以實現一個完整的歐盟海關聯盟。

Sir Ed has reportedly written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, urging her to commission the Office for Budget Responsibility to assess the impact of a new customs union with the EU on the UK economy.

據報導，埃德爵士已寫信給總理雷切爾·里夫斯（Rachel Reeves），敦促她委託辦公室，以評估與歐盟對英國經濟的新海關聯盟的影響。

Sir Ed added that opening talks on a customs union could “turbo-charge” the EU-UK relationship.

埃德爵士補充說，關於海關聯盟的開幕談判可能會“渦輪增壓”歐盟的關係。