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Very pleased to be part of a new initiative of a cross party group of MPs joining with businesses in a new Trade and Business Commission examining in detail UK trade relations with the EU and globally. I'll be serving as Expert Advisor. https://www.tradeandbusiness.uk/
In particular I hope we're going to be able to provide the scrutiny of future UK-EU relations that wasn't possible when the relevant committee (Benn) in the Commons was scrapped by government. Neatly, Hilary Benn will joint chair the Trade and Business Commission.
Like Parliamentary committees we'll be having evidence sessions, hearing from affected businesses, academics, experts, etc of all political stripes and none. You can submit evidence here. https://www.tradeandbusiness.uk/inquiry
I am reminded (thanks!) to add the new twitter account of the Trade and Business Commission - @UKTradeBusiness. Which I must remember to follow myself...
And might as well deal with that small elephant in the room - think more independent SAGE than campaign group. This is about examining realistic options for UK trading relationships, something which hasn't happened enough for 5 years. From remainers, leavers or neither.
Full FT story on the Trade and Business Commission. Get in touch if you have any questions or suggestions! https://www.ft.com/content/2bf9d562-f7ac-46f0-b8eb-8ded2206bfcc
