The Brexit folly has been thrown into ever starker relief by the recent events in Ukraine. A collective approach from Europe against Russia is the only means by which future European security can be attained and the climate crisis averted. Although Starmer doesn't want to reopen the wounds of Brexit, it's clearer than ever that our data, our defence, our manufacturing and our energy needs must be met by a coherent Europe first approach, a conversation in which the UK must be included.