I Didn’t Fight for the UK Just for Starmer to Push Us Back Into the EU – Richard Thomson

In a report by express news, Keir Starmer is quietly leading Britain back toward the European Union, betraying the very principles of Brexit. 

Starmer has always supported closer ties with the EU, and his recent talks with European leaders suggest he is open to joining a £420 billion European defence pact. This agreement, led by Poland and backed by the EU, would bring countries together to share military resources. While its goal is to counter threats like Russian aggression, critics argue it looks too much like an EU army—something the UK firmly rejected when it voted for Brexit. 

Despite claiming he has no plans to create a European army, Starmer’s actions suggest otherwise. His government has delayed its defence review while facing pressure to boost military spending. With wars in Ukraine and Israel and growing concerns about Russia, strengthening UK defence is crucial—but that does not mean handing control to Brussels. 

This so-called “intergovernmental agreement” is designed to draw non-EU nations like Britain into EU military plans while allowing neutral countries like Ireland to opt out. Some see it as a sneaky way to bring the UK back under EU control, especially since Britain’s finances are already under strain. 

During a recent press conference, EU leader Donald Tusk even expressed hope for Britain to fully rejoin the EU. This should be a warning to anyone who values UK independence. 

Britain is already committed to NATO and has invested heavily in its own defence deals, including £8 billion in agreements with Poland over the last three years. So why should the UK spend even more on an EU-controlled programme that could undermine NATO? 

Starmer’s willingness to consider this deal is seen as a betrayal—not just of British sovereignty, but of the trust placed in him by the public and the armed forces. Instead of prioritising UK defence interests, he appears more focused on pleasing EU leaders. 

Defence spending is important, but it should strengthen Britain’s own military, not fund what some believe is an EU army in disguise. 

The UK must remain independent and resist any attempts to be pulled back into the EU’s control. If Starmer continues down this path, Britain could find itself back under EU influence—something Brexit was meant to prevent. 

Richard Thomson was the Reform UK candidate for Braintree in the 2024 General Election.