To ensure democratic accountability and alignment of trade policy with domestic priorities, elected representatives, including MPs and devolved assemblies, should be involved in meaningful discussions and voting on trade policy decisions.
The UK Government should increase parliamentary scrutiny of trade policy by providing regular reports to Parliament on the progress of trade negotiations and opportunities for parliamentary committees to scrutinise specific trade agreements.
This approach will ensure that trade policy decisions are subject to proper scrutiny and reflect the views of elected representatives and their constituents.