Sir Keir Starmer's claims of securing a "win-win" EU reset deal have sparked a Brexit backlash just moments after the Prime Minister hailed his agreement at Lancaster House.
Addressing journalists, Starmer said: "Britain is back on the world stage. Working with our partners, doing deals that will grow our economy and putting more money in the pockets of working people.
"In the last two weeks alone, we've delivered trade deals with India and the US. And that means jobs saved, jobs created, more growth. And a huge vote of confidence in our country."
Despite being warned his deal risks selling out British fishermen and could ensure the UK becomes a "rule taker", the Prime Minister added: "Today we have struck this landmark deal with the EU. A new partnership between an independent Britain and our allies in Europe.
Keir Starmer sparks Brexit backlash after hailing ‘surrender’ agreement with EU
"This is the first UK-EU summit. It marks a new era in our relationship and this deal is a win-win. It delivers what the British people voted for last year."
The 12-year deal allows Brussels to introduce tariffs on British exports if European access to UK coastal waters is restricted before June 30 2038.
Starmer even appeared to overlook concerns expressed by the British fishing industry about the deal landing a hammer blow on Britain's coastal communities.
Following the great success at the local elections earlier this month, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was among the leading Brexiteers to fume about the Prime Minister's accord.
He said: "If true that will be the end of the fishing industry."
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European Council President Antonio Costa, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen pose for a picture in front of members of the Royal Navy onboard the Type 23 frigate HMS Sutherland following the UK-EU Summit
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Starmer's new arrangements also agree on a number of issues, including defence and migration.
Britain has agreed to align with EU plant and animal health laws and be subject to European Court of Justice decisions.
One Benefit for UK citizens comes to those looking to travel abroad, with British passport holders allowed to use e-gates at European airports, easing queuing times.
Ex-Brexit Opportunities Minister Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg added: "The white flag is flying over Downing Street today as Sir Keir Starmer signs the document of unconditional surrender to the European Union."
The Prime Minister has negotiated three major deals since entering No10
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The Prime Minister has negotiated three major deals since entering No10, with the US and India already unveiling their arrangements in the past few weeks.
Despite Brexiteer calls to move away from EU restraints, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has demanded the UK pursue an even closer deal with Europe.
Boris Johnson, who was one of the main architects of the Vote Leave campaign in 2016 and negotiated a revised withdrawal agreement whilst in Government, voiced his anger about Sir Keir Starmer's "total sell out" deal with Brussels.
Johnson told GB News: "I think it's a complete and deliberate betrayal of Brexit and it goes against what the Prime Minister said he was going to do at the election in 2024.
"He said he wouldn't go back on Brexit, on the freedoms that the British people won in that referendum, he's done the absolute reverse. He's decided to make to make this country a rule-taker."
Downing Street said the agreement would add £9billion to the economy by 2040 by linking the UK more closely to the EU’s food, veterinary and energy markets.
