Starmer's gleeful rekindling of a close-knit UK-EU relationship blatantly betrays the will of the British people who voted to leave the European bloc eight years ago. Despite the country's clear rejection of European bureaucracy, it is likely that the UK government will give in to a host of damaging concessions in order for Starmer fulfil his Eurocentric dreams.

The UK's desire for a reset in relations with the EU will be easier said than done. Starmer and his government may well seek concessions from their poorly-negotiated withdrawal agreement, but they are unlikely to see any progress until the UK fully honors several provisions that continue to be unlawfully ignored and accepts key pillars of European society such as free movement and the single market.