Chair: @UKAbrahamAccord, Defence Sec 2010-11, Trade Sec 2016-19, Author: The Coming Storm: Why water will write the 21st Century
Jul 24, 2019 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
(1/4) Sadly, I will be leaving the Government. It has been a privilege to have served as Secretary of State for International Trade these past 3 years.
(2/4) I am proud to have worked with a tremendously talented team @tradegovuk to boost trade & investment and prepare for Brexit.
Apr 1, 2019 • 4 tweets • 5 min read
(1/4) Last year, I set out my view on staying in the #CustomsUnion with the EU. It would put us in a worse position than we are in today – a complete sell-out of Britain’s national interest and a betrayal of the voters in the referendum. My view hasn’t changed. #Brexit#FreeTrade
(2/4) The UK cannot have an independent trade policy if we stay in the Customs Union. In the #CustomsUnion we would have to apply European trade law without having a say in how it is made. #Brexit#FreeTrade#FreeTradeUK
Feb 27, 2019 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
(1/4) GPA members have just confirmed the UK will be covered by the Agreement on Government Procurement whether we leave the EU with or without a deal
(2/4) That means British business can continue to bid freely for procurement contracts around the world worth £1.3 trillion a year
