German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has hinted at a new migration deal with the UK as Sir Keir Starmer faces pressure to loosen routes to Britain.

The Prime Minister, who joined Scholz in Berlin, is hoping to "reset" relations with the Brussels bloc post-Brexit.

Germany's new relationship with the UK will see London and Berlin become interconnected at many levels, ensuring Europe is emboldened in other blocs such as Nato.

However, migration remains a major issue on the lips of voters and MPs.

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Scholz appeared to suggest a closer relationship with the UK when it comes to borders.

The German Chancellor said: "The contact between our societies, between Germans and people in the UK has declined massively after Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic.

"We want to change that because if you know each other well you want to support each other better.

"We share similar views on this and that is why we want to intensify the exchanges between Germany and the UK."

However, Starmer was forced to dismiss speculation about a return of free movement for under 30s and later rejected the prospect of the UK rejoining the Erasmus scheme.

The Prime Minister said: "We do not have plans for the youth mobility scheme but we do have plans for a closer relationship between us and the EU as part of that reset."

Explaining his plan for a "reset" in more detail, Starmer stressed: "That does not mean reversing Brexit or re-entering the single market or the customs union but it does mean a closer relationship on a number of fronts, including the economy, including defence, including exchanges."

The Prime Minister, who opened his remarks by expressing his condolences to the three people killed and eight injured in last week's knife attack in Solingen, also explained how Anglo-German cooperation could curb Channel crossings.