BRITAIN will funnel money to Brussels for a “sellout”;; deal that drags the country back under the control of European judges and grants French boats access to our fishing waters for 12 YEARS.
The agreement signed by Sir in London today reveals the UK will be tethered to the EU’s rulebook on trade standards.
Brexiteers like and have denounced it as a “betrayal”;; of the 2016 referendum.
It will see Britain follow the EU’s food standards but only be involved in “early stages”;; of setting the rules – with the European of Justice the ultimate arbiter.
In exchange, French boats and other trawlers from the continent will be
Here is what the deal could mean for you.
Fishing Waters Surrendered
Sir Keir has agreed to give EU nations full access to its fishing waters until June 2038.
The 12-year concession undermines one of the primary promises of Brexit: regaining control over British waters.
UK fishermen, who were gunning for greater independence have expressed outrage at the major policy surrender.
They say they feel betrayed as foreign fleets continue to fish in areas they had hoped to dominate.
The long-term nature of this agreement means Britain will have limited scope to renegotiate or reclaim control for more than a decade.
The economic impact on the fishing industry could be significant, with EU nations benefiting from British resources while UK fisheries struggle to compete.
Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, said: “This deal is a horror show for Scottish fishermen, far worse than Boris Johnson’s botched agreement.
“It is clear that made the whole deal on the backs of our fishermen and coastal communities, granting EU vessels 12 years of continuous access to UK waters at the last minute in order secure other objectives.
“This highlights the total indifference of the British political establishment to the interests of ourfishingsector, with Sir Keir becoming the third prime minister after Edward Heath and Johnson to betray the industry.
“Giving away a national asset such as our rich and healthyfishinggrounds for no discernible benefit not only fails both of these tests, but is a disgrace that will ensure the enmity of this proud industry for many years to come.”;;
Rejoining Erasmus
The UK has agreed to rejoin the EU’s Erasmus+ student exchange scheme, which is likely to require substantial financial contributions.
While the scheme students by offering opportunities to study abroad, critics argue that the costs outweigh the benefits, particularly given Britain’s previous decision to leave the programme to save .
Additionally, the programme’s inclusion in the deal may be seen as a reversal of Brexit independence, as Britain is re-committing to an EU initiative instead of in its own alternatives.
Free Movement for Youth
Sir Keir has agreed to continue talks on a new youth mobility scheme with the EU.
The visa route could open the door to millions of Europeans aged 35 and under moving to the UK to live and work – despite net migration figures remaining sky high.
While scheme hasn’t been confirmed, under the current deal talks to make it happen must continue.
Dynamic Alignment and Sovereignty Surrendered
The “surrender deal”;; has seen the UK commit to “dynamic alignment”;; with EU diktats in critical areas including as food safety, , and agricultural standards.
Alignment limits Britain’s ability to set its own standards on the likes of sausages and sapling.
Effectively, we are tied to Brussels’ decision-making.
The arrangement will help shorten lorry queues at the EU-UK border.
But crucially it undermines the principle of sovereignty that was central and iconic to Brexit.
Euro Judges Back In Charge
The European Court of Judgement will have final say on any UK-EU disputes covering food standards and trade.
This level of oversight undermines Britain’s judicial independence, another primary tenant of the Brexit promise.
The arrangement also means that Britain is subject to rulings from a foreign court, a compromise of sovereignty.
More Taxpayer Cash Poured Into EU schemes
Britain will be required to splurge taxpayer cash on EU programmes and schemes it participates in.
These contributions could place even more strain on public finances, diverting funds that could otherwise be spent domestically.
Illegal Migration and Security
The deal outlines cooperation on the small boats crisis – but doesn’t provide concrete solutions.
However, there is mention of working more closely with EU agencies such as Frontex to crack down on channel crossings.
There’s broad talk of co-operation with Europol and exploring “mutual and reciprocal exchanges”;; on fingerprints, DNA and criminal records.
Access to E-Gates
Brits will have access to e-gates in airports belonging to EU member states.
This means shorter queues at passport control for holidaymakers.
Limited Decision-Shaping Role
Under the deal, Britain will have limited involvement in shaping EU policies – but will be required to follow some of them.
While the UK will be consulted during the decision-making process, it will not have a formal seat at the table, meaning its influence will be minimal.
The lack of meaningful participation risks leaving the UK in a position where it is bound by decisions that may not align with our interests.
Climate targets
Britain’s climate policies will need to align with EU carbon rules.
The move limits the UK’s options for setting our own climate strategies.
The dynamic alignment with EU rules could constrain innovation and flexibility in sectors such as energy and industry.
