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Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to sign a deal with the European Union, which includes an agreement on emissions trading, a youth mobility scheme, and a food and farming deal. The latter has raised concerns about potential bans on products like smoky bacon crisps due to new EU regulations on plant-based food labelling. Environment Secretary Dame Angela Eagle dismissed these concerns, comparing them to the Brexit debate about bendy bananas. Meanwhile, former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier suggested that the UK could rejoin the EU without adopting the euro, but would need to accept freedom of movement and membership of the single market.
The UK and EU have drafted a deal to remove post-Brexit checks on food and agriculture exports, aiming to boost the UK economy by up to £5.1bn annually. The agreement, part of the so-called Brexit reset, would eliminate various checks and red tape for exporters, including the need for Export Health Certificates and Phytosanitary certificates. In return, the UK would align with EU regulations on plant, animal, and food trade standards, a process known as 'dynamic alignment'.
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