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www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Europe politics

UK's flagship post-Brexit trade deal worth even less than previously thought, OBR says

The UK's transatlantic trade deal will deliver even less benefit to the economy than previously predicted, adding just 0.04% to GDP in the long run.
Bilateral deals with Australia and New Zealand may increase the level of real GDP by a combined 0.1% by 2035.
Previous estimates of the benefits of the UK's entry into the CPTPP ranged from 0.08% to 1% of GDP. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Europe politics

Lord Frost says parliamentary scrutiny of trade deals worse now then when in EU

Parliament's ability to scrutinize and shape trade agreements is weaker now than when the UK was in the EU, according to former Brexit negotiator Lord Frost.
Frost believes it is strange that Parliament has less ability to shape trade deals post-Brexit.
He argues for increased democratic scrutiny and the development of a trade policy that everyone can support. [ more ]
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