EU wants ‘Farage clause’ in Brexit ‘reset’ talks with UK

The ‘Farage clause’ is seen in some quarters as a means of ensuring the EU is not left out of pocket should the Reform leader’s party win a general election. Photograph: Yves Herman/Reuters

The EU is reportedly demanding guarantees the UK will compensate the bloc if a future government reneges on the Brexit “reset” agreement Keir Starmer is currently negotiating.

The termination clause is a stark reminder of the painful and costly divorce in which the EU set up a colossal €5.4bn (£4.7bn) fund to help its member states cope with the disruption caused by the UK’s exit in 2020.