Sir Keir Starmer has hailed a "new era" in Britain's relations with the EU as the Prime Minister visits Italy to tackle illegal migration.

Speaking in Rome, the Labour leader praised Italy "as a leader in Europe, on the world stage, as a G7 economy and a Nato ally".

He added: "As we open what I think will be a new era in Britain's relations with the EU, our close friendship and partnership with Italy, it is more important than ever for me to come so early on in my term as Prime Minister."