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Lord Hannan Slams Labour's EU Food Standards Plan

4/19/2025

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Lord Daniel Hannan has voiced strong opposition to the Labour government's proposal to align UK food standards with the EU, warning it could jeopardize vital trade deals, particularly with the US. He champions the need for independent regulations to seize lucrative opportunities, while US officials remain hopeful about future agreements, despite UK leaders' worries over EU influence.

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Lord Daniel Hannan has voiced strong opposition to the Labour government's proposal to align UK food standards with the EU, warning it could jeopardize vital trade deals, particularly with the US. He champions the need for independent regulations to seize lucrative opportunities, while US officials remain hopeful about future agreements, despite UK leaders' worries over EU influence.