Nigel Farage has launched a scathing attack on Sir Keir Starmer's EU reset deal, warning it threatens the future of traditional British smoky bacon crisps.

The Reform UK leader accused the Prime Minister of a "salt and vinegar surrender" after details emerged showing the agreement would force UK manufacturers to alter their recipes.

Speaking on GB News, Nigel declared: "The EU reset that Starmer has done that has harmonised us with EU food rules means your traditional smoky bacon crisps can no longer be manufactured in this country."

The controversial pact, signed last month, aligns Britain with Brussels on food safety and animal health regulations, effectively binding the UK to rules created on the continent.

Under the terms of the agreement, manufacturers must now conform to EU bans on eight smoke flavourings currently permitted in Britain. This means authorisation will be removed for flavourings used in products including smoky bacon crisps.

The deal requires Britain to follow Brussels' regulations as they are introduced, covering food, drink, shellfish and other products. Nigel told the Government: "Leave our smoky bacon alone."

Nigel Farage criticised Starmer for allowing Britain to take EU laws

He added: "The recipe has got to change now. I said that in a slightly sarcastic way, but we will now have to follow all EU rules as they come in on food, drink, shell fish, you name it."

The Reform UK leader argued that increased harmonisation with the EU would create barriers to global trade. "The more we harmonise with the EU, the more difficult it makes us to do business with the rest of the world," Nigel said during the GB News discussion.

He directed criticism at former Labour MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle, who appeared on the programme, jokingly stating: "We've sold out smoky bacon crisps. Your party is a disgrace."

The debate highlighted concerns that conforming to EU regulations could complicate Britain's ability to negotiate trade agreements with non-EU nations, particularly as the UK seeks to establish new commercial relationships post-Brexit.

Sir Keir Starmer with Ursula von der LeyenPA

Russell-Moyle defended the regulations, suggesting the concerns might be overblown. "Let's see what the small print of this is. I suspect it will be one particular carcinogen. It's a recipe they're not happy with," he said.

He maintained that food safety rules have generally benefited Britain, adding: "If I can still get my smoky bacon or scampi crisps I like in the pub with a pint, I'll be happy."

The former Labour MP argued that harmonisation wouldn't necessarily harm international trade, explaining that most global rules allow trade with products that have removed certain ingredients.

He cited the example of British beef exports to America, noting: "Trump said the other day that he wants to move towards more of a British system where you aren't having these dirty chemicals in their foods causing huge health problems."