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Fantastic to welcome 15 new parliamentary Trade Envoys to @tradegovuk today.
We now have 31 parliamentarians covering 69 🌏 markets - who together will promote 🇬🇧 trade, encourage investment and drive our success as as a newly independent trading nation. #GlobalBritain
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Delighted that @BorisJohnson has appointed 15 new Parliamentary Trade Envoys to support our ambitious trade agenda across the 🌍.
I look forward to welcoming them to @tradegovuk this week.
Read my statement here👇
questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statem…
1103
Read my interview in the @Daily_Express on making 🇬🇧 a world hub for free trade boosting businesses across the country.👇
Brexit boom plan: How Britain will trade its way out of crisis outlined express.co.uk/news/politics/…
1104
So sorry to hear the news about the 🇺🇸 President and First Lady. Wishing them both a speedy recovery.
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Great to have Vietnam's strong support for Trans Pacific Partnership accession.👇 twitter.com/GregHands/stat…
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ICYMI: I was on @itvpeston last night pointing out food standards are enshrined in UK law and campaigners are calling for something to be banned that is already illegal.👇 twitter.com/itvpeston/stat…
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Great news that 1st 🇬🇧 beef shipments in decades will depart for the 🇺🇸 as ban is lifted.
They will depart from Londonderry for Philadelpia from Foyle Food Group in Northern Ireland.
In the 🇬🇧🇺🇸 trade deal, we want even more access by removing the tariffs. 👇 twitter.com/MrHarryCole/st…
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Today @BorisJohnson calls on nations at #UNGA to reduce trade barriers and lift tariffs on critical goods to combat #COVID19 as we are doing through the 🇬🇧 Global Tariff.
Free trade is vital to tackling the pandemic and supporting 🌎 recovery. 👇
1109
Today I am announcing the Govt’s response to the consultation on the Gender Recognition Act.
Everyone in the 🇬🇧 should be free to live their lives & fulfil their potential regardless of their sex, gender identity, race or disability.
Read my statement👇
gov.uk/government/spe…
1110
We’ve concluded a productive 4th round of talks on the 🇬🇧-🇺🇸 free trade deal.
Both sides exchanged initial tariff offers and held market access talks.
Negotiations will continue at pace through the Autumn.
Read my Written Ministerial Statement 👇
gov.uk/government/new…
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A panel of leading economists and trade experts will help us develop new cutting-edge trade models to:
👉Reflect the modern economy and the impact of Covid
👉Capture full benefits of free trade agreements
👉Help our negotiators strike 🇬🇧shaped deals
telegraph.co.uk/business/2020/…
1112
The second round of 🇬🇧🇦🇺 trade talks starts today.
We're intensifying talks and pushing 🇬🇧 interests hard in vital areas like tech, telecoms, financial services and food & drink.
We want a gold standard agreement that delivers for the whole of Britain.
1113
Trade deals with 🇺🇸 🇯🇵 🇦🇺 🇳🇿 will create new export opportunities for brilliant South West dairy producers like @Roddas_Cream.
With George Eustice enjoying Cornish clotted cream - an iconic 🇬🇧 product that will get official recognition in Japan as part of our 🇬🇧-🇯🇵 deal.
1114
Some of the 🌍's highest grades of lithium have been found right here in Cornwall by @CornishLithium.
@thisischerilyn and I visited to see how @GELtd technology will help make the 🇬🇧 a hub for batteries, creating jobs right here in St Day.
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Important thread from @DavidGHFrost 👇 twitter.com/DavidGHFrost/s…
1117
Securing the UK-Japan CEPA 🇬🇧🇯🇵 has been a team effort.
Thanks to Chief Negotiator @GrahamZebedee, our colleagues in region @PaulMaddenUK & @natalieblackuk and the whole team across Government.
1118
👀 10 reasons why the UK-Japan deal is great for 🇬🇧 👇
1119
Proud to have agreed a historic 🇬🇧-🇯🇵 trade deal with @moteging.
This is a great deal for Britain, going beyond EU-Japan in key areas like digital & data, financial services and food & drink.
A British-shaped deal that delivers for the whole country.👇
gov.uk/government/new…
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The 🇬🇧 is taking a major step towards joining the Trans-Pacific free trade area, the CPTPP.
I am meeting Chief Negotiators from all 11 member countries today.
This is a 1st for a non-member country.👇
gov.uk/government/new…
1121
The 4th round of 🇬🇧🇺🇸 trade talks kicks off today.
Last week we exchanged our first market access offers - a major milestone in negotiations.
We want a deal that benefits all of the UK and helps level up our country.
1122
Trade talks with Canada have commenced.
The aim is to provide continuity for businesses by the end of the transition period.
Both the 🇬🇧 and 🇨🇦 are committed to protecting & strengthening our £19.7bn trading relationship.
1123
The new Board of Trade will play an important role making the case for free and fair trade in 🇬🇧 and 🌍.
The Board brings together a diverse group of people who share Britain’s belief in free enterprise, democracy, high standards and rules-based trade.👇
gov.uk/government/new…
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Down on the farm with @DehennaDavison in Bishop Auckland to see wheat and beef production.
There is huge demand for 🇬🇧 produce overseas & we’re helping farmers seize export opportunities.
1125
Great to see Japanese investment in 🇬🇧 manufacturing & rail @HitachiRailENG.👇
This Newton Aycliffe factory has built 192 trains in the last 5 years and employs around 700 people.
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. MP for South West Norfolk.