Strengthening trade with India will fuel our recovery Tuesday, 4 May, 2021 A free trade agreement would create huge opportunities for British services and secure high-quality jobs in industries key for our future Few countries have demonstrated the power of free trade in the fight against coronavirus more than the United Kingdom and India. As the pharmacy of the world, India has kept its borders open to supply healthcare systems around the world, including our NHS, with... Articles
We've secured £900BILLION in post Brexit trade and we're just getting started 20th April 2021 As a newly independent trading nation, we are realising our vision of Global Britain by forging closer links with our friends and family across the world. New... Articles
UK’s competitive advantage: Free and fair trade - My article in Politico 17th March 2021 LONDON — After nearly 50 years, the United Kingdom is an independent trading nation once again. This is an unparalleled opportunity to turn our vision of Global... ArticlesNews
Why we are just getting started with Scotch whisky tariff suspension- My article in the Scotsman 13th March 2021 I am proud, having spent many of my formative years in Scotland, to be bringing the benefits of free and fair trade to every part of the United Kingdom. Today I... ArticlesNews
Britain is stepping up to lead the fight for free and fair trade- My article in the Express 10th March 2021 Free trade helped build the United Kingdom, bringing opportunity to every corner of our country through new jobs, businesses, and industries. The UK is now an... ArticlesNews
My March update 5th March 2021 I have been spending time speaking with constituents, local business and healthcare workers and, even after all that has happened in the last year, I am... News
Ending US tariffs on exports is a major win for Global Britain - My article in the Telegraph 4th March 2021 As the world recovers from coronavirus, we need to draw a line under trade disputes which risk holding back our businesses and people. Neither side benefits... Articles
Freeport East bid a success 3rd March 2021 The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, today announced that the ports of Felixstowe and Harwich have been successful in their bid to become one of eight... News
My speech at the NFU conference about the new doors opening for farmers through free and fair trade. 23rd February 2021 Secretary of State for International Trade NFU conference speech (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered) ---- Thank you, Minette. It is great to... NewsSpeeches
Roadmap out of lockdown welcomed by Truss 22nd February 2021 The announcement today by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson on the roadmap out of lockdown has been welcomed by South West Norfolk MP Liz Truss. Liz commented... News
