UK cheesemaker welcomes new EU deal – but says it comes four years too late

Simon Spurrell, whose cheese business in Cheshire was upended by Brexit. Photograph: Simon Spurrell, the Chesire Cheese Company

A British cheese maker who was forced to sell his business because of a £600,000 loss caused by Brexit red tape has welcomed the new deal with Brussels – but says it comes four years too late.

Simon Spurrell, who made headlines when he highlighted prohibitive export costs after the UK’s exit from the single market, said he was delighted the “grownups are back in the room” and he will now consider relaunching his business as long as the details are confirmed.