Nigel Farage has reiterated his perception that Britain’s post-Brexit settlement with the EU is ripe for enchancment, though he gave scant element on what form these modifications would possibly take.
Talking on BBC Radio 4’s Right this moment programme, the Reform UK chief argued that the UK ought to stay “friendly” with Brussels, however keep away from deepening “industrial collaboration” that he claims would scale back the nation’s flexibility in forging commerce offers with companions such because the US.
Farage’s remarks adopted a YouGov ballot that positioned his celebration narrowly forward of Labour for the primary time. Requested whether or not nearer ties with the EU would possibly serve the nationwide curiosity, he insisted the Johnson-era Brexit deal was “not very good” and wishes refining. Even so, he pushed again in opposition to any settlement that might open British waters to additional European fishing rights, or, in his phrases, take “steps … back towards a failing European Union”.
Regardless of polls suggesting a public urge for food for improved EU relations, Farage mentioned the referendum end result was “very, very clear”. He maintained that Britain ought to as a substitute look outwards to safe stronger commerce relations across the globe, fairly than reorienting in direction of Brussels.