As a child growing up in the Eighties, with the first female prime minister leading our nation, I always assumed women could do anything men could do. It never crossed my mind that being a girl would hold me back. I wasn’t aware of the fight it had been to get there.

The UK is a high-quality and competitive producer of agricultural and agri-food products. But we understand that farmers too are facing difficult challenges as a result of the coronavirus.

London – Today, the International Trade Secretary Liz Truss and United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced the formal launch of trade agreement negotiations between the UK and the U.S.

The opening of formal trade talks between the United Kingdom and the United States is the beginning of something significant.

It is crucial that the battle to save lives from coronavirus is coupled with long-term efforts to protect livelihoods and ways of life.

Advances in health, technology and knowledge have added 25 years to global life expectancies since 1950.

Liz Truss MP has today welcomed the announcement from the chancellor of  a new fast track loan for businesses commenting ‘This is extremely positive news, particularly offering support for sole traders and small businesses who may not have fully benefitted from other schemes.

A huge thank you to everyone who is working so tirelessly for the good of the nation to beat coronavirus. The Norfolk spirit is characteristically strong and I am confident we can get through this difficult time.

Coronavirus may well represent the biggest health crisis any of us experience in our lifetimes.

That is why the prime minister and government have been quick to act—working to a scientifically-led, step-by-step action plan and taking the right measures at the right time.

South West Norfolk Member of Parliament, Secretary of State for International Trade and Minister for Women and Equalities Liz Truss today sent her best wishes to the Prime Minister Boris Johnson commenting –

During these unprecedented times I would like to reassure you that the government is working round the clock to ensure the UK is protected both in terms of health and financial well-being.