Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK is “discussing participating” in a European Union loan scheme to support Ukraine worth around €90bn (£78bn). Multiple outlets report that the government is nearing a decision as part of an effort to both sustain aid to Kyiv and improve relations with Brussels. The BBC notes Starmer frames the potential participation as beneficial for EU ties. The Evening Standard highlights the argument that joining would outweigh its costs and could help create jobs in the UK, citing Starmer’s comments about domestic capabilities connected to the work supported by the scheme. Sky News adds that Starmer is seeking a “reset” with the bloc and characterises the move as also linked to broader defence and security cooperation with EU partners.
Across the coverage, the central points are that discussions are underway, the loan size is €90bn (£78bn), and Starmer presents participation as supportive of Ukraine while offering potential advantages for the UK, particularly in relations with the EU and potential economic or employment impacts.
