Even if the EU is still an option Keir Starmer doesn't want to explore, and naturally the EU doesn't want to explore either until anti-European sentiment dies down, he should be exploring negotiations with EFTA immediately. Just to have some ties.
This is a very frightening period. And worse when you also remember he now has the Senate as well.
Democrats will have slight control of the House of Representatives, and they need to use any and all powers at their disposal.