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EU chief von der Leyen looks forward to "new chapter" in relations with UK

"I’m looking forward to turning a page and opening a new chapter with our partner and friend," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said via social media post on Monday.

Published February 27,2023
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Britain on Monday saying she was looking forward to opening a new chapter in diplomatic relations.

"I'm looking forward to turning a page and opening a new chapter with our partner and friend," she said on Twitter.

She will meet British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, seeking to finalise details of a new deal on post-Brexit trading arrangements for Northern Ireland.