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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

European Union: Future Relationship

Thursday 27 February 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • The Government has made progress on negotiating the UK's future relationship with the EU.
  • Formal negotiations will begin next week according to the schedule.
  • The Government aims to achieve a comprehensive free trade agreement with no tariffs, quotas or quantitative restrictions.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Matthew Pennycook Lab Waveney
Brexit
Context

Government about to publish detailed aspects of the UK's future relationship with the European Union.

Question

What recent progress have the Government made on negotiating the UK's future relationship with the EU? Given that formal negotiations will begin next week, why does the Government believe it is worth risking reputational damage by reneging on commitments set out in the political declaration signed in good faith?

Answer from Michael Gove

We have honoured the withdrawal agreement, signed protocol and aim to achieve a comprehensive free trade agreement with no tariffs, quotas or quantitative restrictions. The hon. Gentleman's concern about reneging is misconceived as we honour our commitments.

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