00:00I've just had a very productive meeting with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European
00:06Commission.
00:07First, we took part in a call with fellow G7 members, where we all condemned Iran's
00:14abhorrent attack on Israel last night.
00:18We agreed on the importance of Israel's security and right to defend itself in the face of
00:24this unacceptable aggression, and we call on all sides to show restraint and avoid escalating
00:31further.
00:32No one wants a regional war.
00:35We also agreed on the urgency of ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza to allow the space for
00:40political solutions.
00:43And last night's events have highlighted more than ever that at a time of escalating conflict,
00:50including Russia's ongoing invasion in Ukraine, it is vitally important that we ensure we
00:56work ever more closely with our partners and allies in the pursuit of peace and security.
01:04So we're putting our relationship with Europe on a more solid, stable footing.
01:11That's what the British people want, a return to pragmatic, sensible leadership when it
01:17comes to dealing with our closest neighbours, because they know that this matters for growth,
01:24for jobs, and for security.
01:28There will be no return to freedom of movement, no return to the customs union, no return
01:33to the single market.
01:34But we will find constructive ways to work together and deliver for the British people.
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