In Tuesday’s Commons clash, Keir Starmer delivered a classic mic drop. When Tory Brexiteer Mark Francois launched into waffle about “dynamic alignment” and being an EU “rule taker”, Starmer quipped, “I’d forgotten about some of the nonsense that’s spouted.” Ouch.
🏛️ Francois flounders on reset deal
Francois railed that the new UK-EU agreement betrays 2016’s referendum. He ignored polls showing Brits now favour closer EU ties after nine chaotic years under the Tories. His speech fizzled faster than his Brexit fervour.
⚖️ A win for jobs, bills and borders
Starmer hailed the pact as a British victory. It slashes trade barriers, making exports smoother and bills cheaper. He argued it puts the UK back on the “world stage” – no small feat after years in isolation.
🎣 Fishing stays status quo
The deal keeps EU boats in UK waters until 2038, with annual quotas set alongside the EU and Norway. Critics howl, but fishermen get the same access and clear licences, avoiding fresh rows at sea.
🍔 Food exports get a green light
Good news for British producers: reduced export checks and a new sanitary agreement mean raw burgers and sausages can flow back into the EU. That’s one less hurdle for homegrown goods.
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