Tag: Emily Thornberry

"Can I simply ask when is the Government going to publish the economic impact assessment for the UK’s trade agreement with the European Union?”

"253 people have been appointed by Liz Truss as trade advisers since July: 75% Men; 95% White; only one Black person. And this is the Minister for Women & Equalities!"

"UK government's own forecasts say that the EU/Japan FTA had more economic benefits for the UK than the UK/Japan FTA."

Up to £80 billion of trade that had been covered by EU deals is yet to be made up for by other treaties.

Michael Martin, the Taoiseach, said America’s election was “well organised”, adding that officials were ensuring the integrity of the vote as Joe Biden edged closer to victory.

"Such gross hypocrisy - after all the pledges that ministers would stand up for high standards in food, farming & animal protection - now they’re trying to avoid a vote on it tomorrow."

“In any trade deal we strike, we will be taking into account our high standards to make sure our farmers are undermined.”

With Boris Johnson seemingly intent on blowing up trade talks with the European Union, the final shape of the UK’s relationship with Brussels (or lack thereof) seems to be taking shape - and many are adamant that it is nothing like what voters were promised.

The country’s shadow attorney general Mark Dreyfus said Mr Abbott’s knowledge of the ruling Liberal party and Australian government dealings could present an issue in trade discussions.