Farage calls for improved UK-EU deal, lacks specifics

Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has called for improvements to the UK's post-Brexit agreement with the EU, acknowledging the existing deal negotiated under Boris Johnson is inadequate. In a recent BBC Radio 4 interview, he criticized Labour leader Keir Starmer for engaging in discussions with EU leaders, labeling it an 'act of humiliation' and expressing concern over potential 'industrial collaboration' that could restrict the UK’s ability to negotiate trade deals with countries like the US. Despite acknowledging that the public seems open to closer EU relations, Farage maintained that the Brexit referendum's outcome was clear and that the UK should focus on global trade. He failed to provide specific suggestions for improving the Brexit deal, leading to intense questioning from the interviewer. Polls indicate that Reform UK is gaining traction, recently placing ahead of Labour for the first time, suggesting a shift in voter sentiment. Farage emphasized the need for the UK to remain flexible in its trade relationships while expressing his fears about becoming tied to EU laws and regulations.