PM and von der Leyen discuss UK-EU summit deal to cut business costs
The Prime Minister met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the European Political Community summit on 12 November 2026, with the two leaders focusing on preparations for the UK and EU Summit due next week.
According to the Prime Minister's Office, he said he wanted to deliver a deal for Britain and the EU that cuts costs for consumers and businesses. He added that the Brexit deal negotiated previously had done more harm than good, and that the status quo was not working for either side.
Food producers and prices
The Prime Minister said it was time for the UK and EU to chart a new course that cuts costs for farmers and food producers and eases pressure on prices in the shops on both sides.
No specific measures, sectors or timetables were set out in the account of the meeting, so the detail of any deal is yet to be confirmed.
Ukraine
The two leaders also discussed Ukraine and reflected on the negotiations in Abu Dhabi. They welcomed the momentum and said it was vital to keep driving it forward in the coming weeks and months.
They said they looked forward to speaking again next week.
Source: Prime Minister's Office · Image: Pixabay