Nigel Farage has dismissed Labour’s proposed EU ‘reset’ deal, warning it would surrender British fishing waters, reintroduce freedom of movement for under-30s and restore European court powers. The Reform UK leader called the negotiations a ‘betrayal’ and urged voters to resist any compensation clause that would weaken Brexit.
Farage’s comments follow Reform’s strong showing in local elections, where the party won an historic by-election, several mayoralties and is set to control numerous councils. He described the results as a political turning point, akin to the Battle of Britain, but cautioned that the real ‘Battle for Britain’ has only just begun.
The Labour government, led by Sir Keir Starmer, is pursuing what critics call a ‘stealth return’ to EU alignment. Farage argued that any compensation clause in the Brexit deal would lock the UK into EU regulations and financial contributions without democratic oversight. He vowed to use every available instrument—including judicial reviews—to block the deal.
Reform’s chairman Zia Yusuf confirmed the party will oppose asylum seeker hotel placements and plan to cut local government waste, including eliminating diversity roles and scrapping unpopular cycle lanes. However, these plans are expected to face legal challenges and union resistance. Reform is preparing for a prolonged struggle against the political establishment.
