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& #39;ll be serving as Expert Advisor. https://www.tradeandbusiness.uk/ ">https://www.tradeandbusiness.uk/">...

In particular I hope we& #39;re going to be able to provide the scrutiny of future UK-EU relations that wasn& #39;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& #39;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 ">https://www.tradeandbusiness.uk/inquiry&q...

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& #39;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">https://www.ft.com/content/2...