Watch as Keir Starmer and David Lammy are harangued as they arrive at the UK-EU summit by GB News’s Political Editor Christopher Hope.
The Government is set to announce a major deal with the bloc that many claim will ‘reset’ relations and see Britain make major concessions on fishing.
Labour’s Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds argued on the People’s Channel that the deal’s ends justify the means as it will be easier to sell products like sausages, mince and beef to EU nations.
As the prime minister arrives at the summit, he is met by Chopper who calls out “have you sold out the fishermen?” three times.
Keir Starmer and David Lammy were heckled by Chopper
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He then asked “is this a Brexit betrayal?”
Starmer did not stop to answer any of the questions and instead walked straight into the conference hall in Central London where he and his top officials will convene with EU leaders.
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Keir Starmer and Ursula von der LeyenPAForeign Secretary David Lammy was next to arrive and he was not spared from a Chopper grilling.
“David Lammy, have you sold out Brexit? Is this what the fishermen wanted when they voted Labour?”, he asked.
Again, no response was forthcoming as Lammy strolled straight into the conference hall.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived just minutes later where she was greeted by the prime minister on the conference hall’s doorstep.
Chopper watched on as top UK and EU officials arrived at the summit
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The agreement reportedly consists of three key documents: a defence and security pact, a joint declaration on responding to global geopolitical challenges including Russia's war in Ukraine, and a "common understanding" covering several other areas of cooperation.
The breakthrough reportedly came around 2am European time, with negotiating teams finalising a draft that now awaits approval from political leaders on both sides.
The agreement includes lowered trade barriers for British agricultural products in return for privileges over a ten-year period for EU fishing in British waters.
Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds, who is leading negotiations for the UK, said the government has been "negotiating very hard" for a deal on food and drink exports with the EU, noting the current arrangement "just isn't working" with lorries waiting for hours and fresh food spoiling.
The deal is also expected to address youth mobility across borders, potentially allowing young people to travel more easily between the UK and EU. Reports suggest British travellers may be permitted to use e-gates reserved for EU citizens, speeding up passport control queues abroad.
Additionally, the UK and EU are reportedly set to launch a new phase of climate cooperation by committing to link their carbon markets, a step aimed at easing post-Brexit trade tensions and strengthening environmental ties.
The deal has already faced criticism from opposition figures, with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Reform UK's Nigel Farage reportedly labelling it a "surrender" even though the full contents remain under wraps.
The upcoming announcements could include provisions for UK participation in a €150 billion EU defence fund, which may benefit British defence firms.
Talks have also addressed fishing rights, with the current post-Brexit arrangement set to lapse in June 2026.
