Fairly common question on these forums.
Short answer - Yes, any EASA class 1 is accepted by the UK, as per the EASA regs. Every member state has to accept the others' medical/license.
You also don't need an initial class 1 - You just need to get retested for every test item. If you needed an actual initial, you can only do it in the state that would issue you your license. Semantics, I know, but important!
Edit: I was wrong - It seems that the UK does consider it an initial class 1 again. Sorry for talking out of my *rse.
Last edited by SeventhHeaven; 3rd Aug 2016 at 18:41.