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Exclusive: Liam Fox is plotting to scrap EU food standards using controversial Henry the 8th powers, multiple sources have said. uk.businessinsider.com/liam-fox-trade…
Michael Gove's DEFRA is pushing back against Fox's plans to do away with European food standards. "DEFRA and DIT are not pals... DEFRA have a big trade team now which sees its mandate as stopping DIT from doing silly things," one source said. uk.businessinsider.com/liam-fox-trade…
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Mr Fox responds to our story uk.businessinsider.com/liam-fox-trade…
Fox says there'll be no lowering of food standards. In his eyes, reg divergence from the EU doesn't mean a lower food/agricultural standards. That's a matter of opinion. However, the crux of the story — that he wants to use Henry VIII powers to alter standards — is unchallenged.
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