The Duran Podcast Starmer moves closer to EU. UK farmers and fisheries hit hard
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Dec 26, 2025 The discussion dives into Starmer's ambition to reverse Brexit and pull the UK closer to the EU. The impact on UK farmers due to rising costs and new EU standards is highlighted, alongside the struggles faced by fishing communities. Polling challenges for Labour and Starmer's focus on foreign policy emerge as key themes. The hosts critique the media's tendency to blame Brexit for economic woes while noting globalist influences in UK politics. The episode ends with concerns over national security and the future of EU-UK relations.
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Starmer’s Accelerating Return To EU Influence
- Keir Starmer is accelerating policy moves to reintegrate the UK with the EU single market.
- These steps prioritize foreign policy access and Remainer voters over domestic sovereignty concerns.
Erasmus And EU Standards Signal Regulatory Alignment
- The UK has rejoined Erasmus and adopted EU agricultural standards, signaling deeper regulatory alignment.
- These moves bind British food and technology sectors to EU rules while the UK lacks voting rights in those bodies.
British Farming Faces Economic Collapse
- British agriculture is described as unprofitable due to high energy and fertilizer costs linked to the Ukraine war.
- Farmers face additional pressure from removed inheritance exemptions and rising EU regulatory burdens.