The UK is considering the option to adhere to EU regulations for food and agricultural goods in order to facilitate smooth access to European markets, as Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds announced. He emphasized that adopting a comprehensive veterinary agreement with dynamic alignment aligns with the government's manifesto without compromising its established principles. The EU proposed that eliminating trade barriers entirely could be achieved if the UK aligns with applicable EU regulations and standards, a concept termed dynamic alignment. Criticism from the Conservatives arose regarding potential new UK-EU trade agreements, notably from Shadow Foreign Secretary Dame Priti Patel, who accused the government of being overly accommodating towards the EU.