Thread by @RachelReevesMP

We have 117 days till UK’s transition period with EU ends - but still no sight of the Conservatives ‘oven ready deal‘. Despite ramping up their bluster on negotiations this morning, they have lots to do to ensure we're ready. Here's the start of their to-do list for next week ⬇️

1. Border plans are far from ready, with the logistics sector issuing grave warnings that vital IT systems are still not in place. We need ministers to listen and take action now to prevent border chaos.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

2. Last minute lorry parks: the govt has plans to build these across the UK - but won’t say where & won’t engage with local communities. Given the shambles so far, we need to see their plans to avoid disruption to residents, commuters, businesses & ports.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

3. Listening to people in industry: The clearest thing from this week is the lack of willingness from ministers to listen to people who know their industry best. The government must act now to avoid mistakes which will cause havoc and even cost people their livelihoods.

4. Rethinking Tony Abbott: I meet with so many inspiring women & men in business who would make terrific trade envoys for everything our country makes & sells. And then I look at what Tony Abbott represents. The UK deserves so much better than this appointment - and this govt.

Today, we heard Ministers talk of a "week of reckoning" on the Tories' Brexit deal. Let's see what the new week brings, and if they can deliver what they promised the public. They must take their head out of the sand now to avoid a double winter crisis.
businessinsider.com/brexit-labour-…