Keir Starmer risks re-igniting a row with members of his cabinet after he signalled the UK is prepared to “get closer” to the European Union to undo the harm caused by Brexit. The prime minister said Britain should align itself more closely with the EU single market when it is in the national interest, adding “we should go that far”. Starmer faces opposition leader Kemi Badenoch at first PMQs of the year 2026. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the