Sir Keir Starmer will mark Armistice Day at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, in what signifies a major step in his plans to build bridges with one of the EU’s strongest powers ahead of a Brexit reset. The prime minister has been personally invited by Emmanuel Macron,

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is joining French President Emmanuel Macron at a Paris ceremony marking the 106th anniversary of the Armistice on Monday.

The meetings come less than a week after it was confirmed that Donald Trump will be returning to the White House in January having been re-elected US president. Donald Trump Jr, the president-elect’s son, has ruled out “war hawks” serving in the Cabinet, in another sign a stark change in approach could be coming.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday to discuss ways to help Ukraine, after the election of Donald Trump has raised concerns of reduced U.S. support for the war against Russia.

The leaders are expected to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East, and the election of Donald Trump when they meet later.

Sir Keir Starmer is set to be the first UK leader to attend a French Armistice Day ceremony since the Second World War following a personal invitation from Emmanuel Macron, in what is a major step in his plans for a Brexit reset.