Dsit confirms it is ‘working on’ improving R&D links with EU

Keir Starmer wants “closer ties” with bloc on research

The UK government’s science department is seeking better R&D and technology links with the EU, following the Labour Party’s general election victory.

Party leader Keir Starmer had told the media ahead of the election that he thought the UK “can get a better deal” with the bloc post-Brexit on issues such as trade, R&D and security.