“As we leave the EU, Britain will seek to become the global leader in free trade.”
The more they think about it, the more they don’t seem to want a Soft One – at least, on the evidence we have so far.
His debut column: answers to key questions.
We were told that we needed the EU to get trade deals agreed that would help us. Now look at what’s happened.
Of course we will sell to EU customers after Brexit. But there’s no reason to subject our whole economy to EU regulations.
Escape from the EU’s free trade rules gives us the opportunity to introduce a wide range of new welfare measures.
Four principles will help the Government to overcome challenges before they become crises.
Is there anything it can’t solve?
From security and defence to free movement, it’s important we understand the views on the other side of the table.
It’s critical that the UK makes common-cause with national EU member governments – who stand to lose out.
We face a range of threats and opportunities. Navigating them successfully will pay dividends.
The UK has dropped to fifth position in terms of the countries doing business there – which is, quite frankly, unacceptable.
As the coordinator on International Trade for the Conservatives in Brussels for many years, I have seen how difficult it can be to strike deals for 28 different nations.
Trade and investment between our two countries has staggering potential to generate jobs, prosperity, and higher living standards for citizens of both.
Plus, it would shorten the list of complex negotiations facing the Department for International Trade.