Labour has agreed to join a £150billion European defence fund as part of a deal with the EU.

As part of today's reset deal, the UK will be part of the new Security Action for Europe (SAFE) defence fund.

The deal was announced shortly after European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen arrived at Lancaster House for the UK-EU summit.

The deal was welcomed by ministers, who said the deal would make "the British people safer and more secure".

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Nick Thomas-Symonds said the deal would make it a "historic day"

Starmer looks on during a meeting between the UK and the EU

Labour's chief Brexit negotiator Nick Thomas-Symonds said:"Today is a historic day, marking the opening of a new chapter in our relationship with the EU that delivers for working people across the UK.

"Since the start of these negotiations, we have worked for a deal to make the British people safer, more secure and more prosperous.

"Our new UK-EU Strategic Partnership achieves all three objectives. It delivers on jobs, bills and borders.

"Today is a day of delivery. Britain is back on the world stage with a Government in the service of working people."