“Australian Brexit” used to be an upbeat euphemism for a “no deal” Brexit outcome. Now, Australia promises a far more profound insight into the true nature of Brexit.

Chlorinated chicken is just the start. The government intends to rip up food standards, public services and public protections.

The EU has opposed brutal animal welfare and rampant tech monopolies. Post-Brexit Britain will be exposed to both.

Crashing out of the EU would not end uncertainty and would be a dark day for agriculture and food in Britain.