Just interviewed Chancellor - who argue the 0.3% number was “strong” and “solid” in international context. And slower performance down to uncertainty about Brexit not happening, and a Corbyn Government “sending us right back into recession”... - as you’d expect during GE campaign
Also - I put to him Bank of England assessment of Johnson Brexit deal - that it would lead to checks on customs “as a result trade flows are likely to fall and some companies might exit the market”
** Javid acknowledges “when we trade with the EU there will be some changes”
** Javid acknowledges “when we trade with the EU there will be some changes”
Full quote: “we will have our own custom territory & yes, as the UK when we trade with EU there will be some changes but it also means there's opportunities..to strike our own free trade agreements around the world, investments in freeports. there's a lot to look forward to”.
