As the great eye of the Conservative Party swivels its gaze towards the Far East, it’s in danger of missing other threats that are closer to home.
Some of the solutions being proposed for UK trade talks would make it a pariah state in the WTO community.
To make the most of the policy’s potential, Government must pair it with a raft of other reforms.
If the Government does not communicate what is involved on its own terms, and soon, it risks inspiring a new political insurgency.
We should be encouraging business to develop high-value, high-quality products that the world wants to buy. Every department must turn its hand to this task.
Ramping up the UK’s preparations for a No Deal Brexit can also deliver longer-term benefits, boosting the nation’s exports and trade.
If the arguments against a target of net zero emissions by 2050 now seem familiar, that may be because we have been here before.
The President says the “tremendous potential” of such a deal might double or triple current trade.
Single Market rules forbade the UK from ending this practice, despite widespread public outcry.
There is a mismatch between Government announcements and Commons realities. It cannot attempt reforms without risking them being amended out of recognition.
There is room in the Budget to allow Hammond a fair amount of leeway to act. Here’s our plan.
It would bring with it many compensations, including regulatory freedom, tariff income and £39 billion of cold, hard cash.
“They’re not going to renegotiate the withdrawal agreement…but how do you operate it in a way that’s acceptable to both sides?”
“The divisions of the referendum need to be consigned to the past. Now is the time to…lead our country to a future of freedom, success, and prosperity.”
I, for one, see this new Commission as further evidence that the Government will take expert advice that benefits farmers and consumers.