Keir Starmer Promises 'New Era' in Cross-Border Cooperation to Tackle People Smuggling

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer aims to bolster cross-border cooperation in tackling people smuggling. Ahead of his meeting with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, Starmer emphasizes his commitment to renewing ties with Europe. He plans to form a new Border Security Command to dismantle smuggling networks.

In a bid to forge stronger cross-border cooperation, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to tackle people smuggling gangs, ahead of discussions with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

This initiative marks Starmer's commitment to resetting Britain's relations with Europe, which he has prioritized since his election win in July. His visit to Rome follows diplomatic trips to Berlin, Paris, and Dublin.

Starmer will underscore the importance of tackling illegal migration and collaborating with European nations to dismantle smuggling networks. He has appointed Martin Hewitt to head a new Border Security Command focused on joint international investigations.

(With inputs from agencies.)