The Upper Bann MLA was speaking following speculation the UK Government is willing to enter a form of regulatory alignment with the EU on foods and agricultural products, ahead of the first joint UK-EU summit next month.
He has written to the Prime Minister to call for Keir Starmer to conclude a deal with the EU as quickly as possible.
“Alliance was the first party to call for a comprehensive food and agricultural agreement between the UK and EU, and we continue to advocate the closest possible relationship, in order to eliminate unnecessary red tape, boost trade and strengthen our economy,” said Mr Tennyson.
“It is vital the Government moves to secure a comprehensive agreement without delay. They have previously set out a series of red lines regarding the relationship with the EU. Keir Starmer must realise these are self-defeating and achieve nothing other than limiting opportunities for growth. They must be dropped.
“It makes no sense to continue this opposition when it is only through closer alignment and cooperation between the UK and the EU the disastrous impact of Brexit will be mitigated. With an unpredictable and unreliable occupant in the White House, it is more important than ever we strengthen and bolster our relationship with our European partners.”
He has written to the Prime Minister to call for Keir Starmer to conclude a deal with the EU as quickly as possible.
“Alliance was the first party to call for a comprehensive food and agricultural agreement between the UK and EU, and we continue to advocate the closest possible relationship, in order to eliminate unnecessary red tape, boost trade and strengthen our economy,” said Mr Tennyson.
“It is vital the Government moves to secure a comprehensive agreement without delay. They have previously set out a series of red lines regarding the relationship with the EU. Keir Starmer must realise these are self-defeating and achieve nothing other than limiting opportunities for growth. They must be dropped.
“It makes no sense to continue this opposition when it is only through closer alignment and cooperation between the UK and the EU the disastrous impact of Brexit will be mitigated. With an unpredictable and unreliable occupant in the White House, it is more important than ever we strengthen and bolster our relationship with our European partners.”