Politics Weekly UK Ghosts of Brexit past haunt new UK-EU deal – Politics Weekly Westminster
May 19, 2025
UK and EU negotiations are heating up with a new deal aiming to reset post-Brexit relations. Fishing rights remain a thorny issue, showcasing the complexities of cooperation. A unique perspective on personal diplomacy reveals its vital role in international relations, highlighted by military travels. The podcast also examines the UK’s bid for access to a major EU defense fund and the shifting political landscape around winter fuel allowance policies, all while mixing in some light-hearted moments from personal anecdotes.
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Fishing Access Key Trade Issue
- Fishing access debate remains a crucial sticking point in UK-EU negotiations even after Brexit.
- The balance struck impacts both fisheries and food export regulations, vital for trade continuity.
Long-Term Fishing Deal Unlocks Trade
- UK conceded a 12-year fishing deal allowing EU boats until 2038 to secure indefinite SPS checks deal.
- Long-term certainty essential for trade investment and export businesses, overriding prior proposals for shorter agreements.
Youth Mobility Scheme Negotiation Challenges
- Youth mobility scheme agreement is politically sensitive and still under negotiation.
- UK aims for controlled scheme with quotas, while EU resists caps, all framed by recent UK migration policy shifts.