Raab/Frost Brexit claims: PM must now become 'directly involved' in talks
Raab’s assertion that fishing and state aid are the ‘only’ issues holding us back is no more reason to celebrate than being told a broken engine and lack of brakes are the only issues affecting your car.EU threat to unite against Britain is also an opportunity
It is clear that a deal is essential, a comprehensive deal that benefits both the UK and EU. It is equally clear that there must now be movement from politicians on the so-called red-line issues that have stalled talks completely over the summer. Otherwise, both sides will lose out.Truss consultation delays 'beggar belief'
It beggars belief that Britain is leaving it until the last minute to put proper consultation in place – you can be sure that those we negotiate with will not be making the same mistake.UK sets up trade advisory groups, but 'business concerns still being routinely ignored by Number 10'
UK sets up trade advisory groups, but 'business concerns still being routinely ignored by Number 10'. Best for Britain CEO Naomi Smith says "It’s not just best practice to consult business leaders during trade negotiations, it’s basic common sense. "NEW REPORT: The state of EU-UK trade negotiations: is the Government measuring up to its promises?
In a major new report, The UK’s Negotiations with the EU on a New Trading Future - Aspirations, Benchmarks and Measures of Success, commissioned by non-partisan campaign group Best for...'Australia-style' deal would damage food security, says new report from Food and Drink Federation
Best for Britain comments on a new paper published by the Food and Drink Federation. It says an 'Australia-style', or no-deal, outcome from UK-EU negotiations would be "deeply damaging for both business and consumers".Single market exit will make ‘bad situation worse’ for 18-24s
As ‘A’-level students receive their results across England, YouGov polling reveals that 48 percent of 18-24 year olds say it will be harder to get a job after the UK leaves the EU’s single market. Only 3 percent think it will be easier.59% think food prices will rise as new report calls on UK Government to strike Affordable Food Deal
Failure to secure a good EU trade deal could lead to an increase in the cost of basic food items, meaning more families are thrown into food poverty, a new report has warned.Food security threatened by lack of good EU deal, new cross-party report says
Food security is being threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic and leaving the EU without a good deal this year could "pose potentially greater challenges", a new cross-party report from members of the environment, food and rural affairs (EFRA) select committee has warned.LSE Brexit-Covid report: Warning of 'needless pain-upon-pain' double impact
The LSE’s work chimes with the findings of Best for Britain’s recent report into the double-whammy winter looming for UK businesses, particularly in areas such as the Midlands and North West England.NEW POLL: Brits want to keep access to EU's Horizon and Erasmus programmes in 2021
Best for Britain's new poll suggests a majority of Britons are still hopeful UK negotiators can secure cooperation on research, science and education through EU programmes.Defeat of Trade Bill amendment 'robs ordinary people of representation'
Not allowing Parliament a voice on our trade deals around the world robs ordinary people of their representation in these matters and shows contempt for democracy.‘Keep your promise, Boris,’ say Red Wall voters: No Deal ‘Likely to plunge battleground seats into economic and political crises’
‘Red Wall’ constituencies which helped deliver Boris Johnson’s election victory by flipping from Labour to Conservative face serious economic and political consequences if the PM fails to deliver his promised European trade deal, according to new research.NEW MRP POLL: ‘Red wall’ voters prioritise EU over US cooperation on coronavirus and trade. 9 in 10 want EU trade deal at the end of transition.
Voters in ‘red wall’ seats overwhelmingly think the UK should prioritise working with Europe over the United States on trade and coronavirus, according to a massive new opinion poll.BoE Governor tells banks to step up no-deal preparations
The news comes as a report released by the independent Social Market Foundation found that manufacturing, banking and finance would be highly exposed to a double economic hit from measures to control coronavirus and leaving the EU without a trade deal.Severe economic disruption predicted in North West and Midlands if UK exits Brexit transition period without a deal, new Social Market Foundation report reveals
Severe economic disruption predicted in North West and Midlands if UK exits Brexit transition period without a deal, new Social Market Foundation report revealsNEW POLL: Public expect Brexit transition period to be extended to avoid no-deal
Three-quarters of the public want a trade deal with the EU, with a majority of people now expecting the transition period to be extended in order to secure one, a new Best for Britain poll has found.NEW POLL: Brits want long Brexit extension to deal with coronavirus - including 49% of Leave voters
A new Best for Britain poll has found that two-thirds of the public support an extension to the transition period – with most preferring a longer extension until the coronavirus crisis has been resolved.No 10 risks double economic hit by ruling out transition extension
By attempting to complete talks with the EU at the same time as dealing with coronavirus, the government risks doing both jobs badly.NEW POLL: 77% of Brits want UK to participate in future EU schemes to bulk-buy PPE
Over three quarters of the UK want the government to participate in future EU schemes to bulk-buy personal protective equipment (PPE) and other critical medical supplies, according to a new opinion poll.