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.PM will be forced to extend transition, claim business leaders
As a country, we must make sure we are not splitting our focus between the coronavirus pandemic and conducting complicated trade talks. PM will be forced to extend transition, claim business leadersNEW POLL: Two thirds of Brits want Brexit transition extension
Best for Britain's new poll shows majority of Brits want Brexit transition extension. Including nearly half of those who voted Conservative last year.UK logistics sector demands Brexit transition extension
UK logistics sector demands Brexit transition extensionUK will reportedly seek transition extension in response to growing coronavirus crisis
UK will reportedly seek transition extension in response to growing coronavirus crisis. Best for Britain has called for this and supports this move by the UK Government.UK economy cannot handle double whammy of COVID-19 and Brexit
UK economy cannot handle double whammy of COVID-19 and Brexit says Best for Britain CEO Naomi Smith.Best for Britain urges Government to accept "level playing field" as study shows Brits overwhelmingly reject looser regulation
Best for Britain urges Government to accept "level playing field" as study shows Brits overwhelmingly reject looser regulationNew data: Majority of people in favour of freedom of movement
New Best for Britain research shows majority of people in favour of freedom of movement.