Labour's food deal with Brussels 'is a betrayal of Brexit'

SIR Keir Starmer was last night accused of betraying Brexit as Labour announced plans for a new deal with Brussels over food to help slash red tape and cut costs for consumers.

- By Jonathan Walker

Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds admitted the Government was ready to align with EU rules but insisted this was the best way to drop prices.

The Government hopes to get a permanent deal on food and drink agreed in the next 18 months in order to avoid border checks.

But Shadow Foreign Secretary Dame Priti Patel said: "Once again Labour are trying to justify their EU surrender - but the British public simply won't buy this betrayal.