# Minister tells journalist to ‘get a life’ over smoky bacon crisp ban row

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/minister-tells-journalist-to-get-a-life-over-smoky-bacon-crisp-ban-row/
- Published: 2026-11-05T10:42:22+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T10:48:16+00:00
- Original publisher: The Independent (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/smoky-bacon-crisps-ban-angela-eagle-brexit-deal-eu-b3079575.html
- Topics: Environment, Government, Politics, Science

## Key points

- Eagle dismissed claims that a UK-EU deal could affect smoky bacon crisps.
- A food standards deal could add £5.1 billion a year to the economy.
- Negotiators are still discussing the terms and transition arrangements.

## Summary

The developing story adds context to a row over whether a proposed UK-EU food and farming deal could affect smoky bacon crisp labelling. Environment secretary Dame Angela Eagle dismissed the concern when Times Radio host Stig Abell raised it, saying the negotiations were about making trade with the UK’s closest neighbours easier.

Negotiations are continuing ahead of an EU summit on 20 November, where food and drink, emissions trading and youth mobility deals are expected to be discussed. The government estimates a food standards deal could add up to £5.1 billion a year to the economy by reducing post-Brexit barriers, but the UK may have to follow EU rules on plant, animal and food standards. Ministers have not committed to farmers’ request for a 24-month transition period.

## Coverage

- [The Independent: Minister tells journalist to ‘get a life’ over smoky bacon crisp ban row](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/smoky-bacon-crisps-ban-angela-eagle-brexit-deal-eu-b3079575.html)
- [Daily Mail: Minister snaps 'get a life' over fears Brexit deal will spark ban on smoky bacon crisps - as PM faces demands for billions and no criminals returned at big EU summit](https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16267573/Minister-Brexit-ban-smoky-bacon-crisps-PM-Burnham-criminals-EU-summit.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490)

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