UK-EU Trade

Commons Oral Questions 23 April 2026 View on Hansard ↗
Related topics: Economy Energy Trade economic growth and investment electricity trading household bills uk-eu trade negotiations
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Rachel Blake Lab/Co-op
18. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to increase trade with the EU.
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Nick Thomas-Symonds The Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
We are taking forward negotiations with the EU to drive investment, jobs and growth for the UK pragmatically. On ideological grounds, the Conservatives and Reform would undo it all, and Green party foreign policy—let us be frank—is a dangerous fantasy.
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Rachel Blake
I wish you a very happy St George’s day, Mr Speaker. The Cities of London and Westminster hold many celebrations for St George’s day. We heard significant movement earlier today regarding energy. What economic assessment has been made beyond food and drink, the youth experience scheme, Erasmus and the emissions trading system to make sure that, at the forthcoming summit, we deliver on our commitments?
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Nick Thomas-Symonds
My hon. Friend can be assured that we will continue to drive forward to deliver on our commitment. The electricity trading negotiations are absolutely vital, not only for energy security but to bear down on household bills.

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