Recent political debates show that British politicians are finally starting to grasp the nature of trade-offs inherent in trade policy whilst stakeholders eye a future Labour government for change in policy direction.
UK trade politics
Badenoch signals UK trade strategy shift away from pursuit of FTAs
The United Kingdom is to make a strategic shift away from pursuing new free trade agreements and will place more emphasis on making trade relationships work more effectively on the ground. This is in essence what the country’s international trade secretary said on Wednesday (30 November).
Week in London: Hands’ reasons for joining CPTPP, Australia, Vietnam and Samoa
A dispatch from another week in UK trade policy.
Week in London: Confessions of an ex-minister, Northern Ireland, CE markings
It’s a long edition of Week in London. But it’s worth the read as it indicates change is happening in post-Brexit Britain in relation to the country’s new trade policy.
MP report calls for UK trade agreement ratification process overhaul
British members of parliament have called for a thorough review of the processes used to scrutinise and ratify new free trade agreements, arguing that the existing provisions are “not fit for purpose”.
Week in London: Edinburgh eyes independent trade policy, DIT leadership
There is much noise around the never-ending government turbulence in London. Quietly however, Scotland is looking ever closer at the secession option.
Week in London: Better mood music on Northern Ireland, FTA ratification, Malaysia CPTPP
A change in tone is perceptible on matters related to trade and the EU.
Week in London : Labour approach to trade, GSP graduation
It’s not only self-inflicted financial crisis season, it is also party conference season in the United Kingdom.
Week in London: New trade ministers, Australia and New Zealand in Commons
Parliament has been busy on trade this week.
Kemi Badenoch becomes new UK international trade secretary
Kemi Badenoch has been appointed UK international trade secretary in the government of Britain’s new prime minister, Liz Truss. She replaces Anne-Marie Trevelyan, who had been in the post for the previous 12 months.
