EU-UK Summit

Asked about British youth wanting to study overseas and what the hon. Member says to them. Referenced comments from energy companies like Octopus Energy that claim they will bring down people’s energy bills and asked how consumers would react to this information in contrast with the hon. Member's arguments. Intervenes to ask a question but does not receive a direct response due to time constraints. Requests Sir Bernard Jenkin to give way for a question. Welcomed the landmark trade deal with the European Union, highlighting its benefits for British businesses, workers, and families. He emphasized the importance of manufacturing jobs in his area.

Anneliese Dodds argues that the new Brexit deal is beneficial for business, bills and security of borders. She supports youth mobility measures but urges focus on low-income Brits. Emphasizes automotive industry concerns and tech regulation dialogue. Points out that goods exports to the EU exceeded £215 billion in 2017, but not since 2024 according to House of Commons Library analysis.

Questions whether the fall in net migration to 400,000 is an example of reasserting control on migration, challenging the hon. Member's focus on sovereignty. Discussed the relationship with Europe, emphasizing the need to reset it for modern times rather than longing for past relationships.

Asked about the impact of Brexit on touring musicians due to costs and visa issues. Disagreed with downplaying UK's ability to access EU defence fund money and support UK businesses and jobs. Dame Meg Hillier agrees with Dodds that cooperation is necessary to protect democracies from threats, not surrendering or being stupid. Asks the hon. Member to acknowledge that we are now living in a different world post-Brexit, with issues such as the war in Ukraine and energy crisis requiring cooperation with global partners.

Mentioned the concern about dependants in relation to youth experience schemes. Asked if the Minister would recommit to introducing the Scrutiny Committee.

As the Minister is talking about pragmatism and the national interest, perhaps I can set him a very brief maths test.

Expressed concern about the potential unintended consequences given the significant number of young people in the EU under 30. Asks Sir Bernard Jenkin about the implications of scrapping the European Scrutiny Committee.

Mr Shannon expresses disappointment over not getting the Brexit that was initially voted for by his constituents. He urges the Government to make a case for the primacy and integrity of the UK's internal market in negotiations with Brussels.

Critiqued the Government's deal with the EU, questioning the involvement of the European Court of Justice in overseeing youth mobility schemes and the impact on fishing rights. Asked about the further reduction of household energy bills in addition to the already promised £300 reduction by 2029.

Questioned whether concerns apply equally to other youth mobility schemes with countries outside of Europe. Representing steel industry workers, she questioned what support British Steel would receive from the hon. Member given that 75% of their exports go to the EU and suggested that additional subsidies could harm their competitiveness. She highlights the importance of removing barriers to selling fish and addresses the fall in fish exports, suggesting a need for market stability for fishing communities. The previous Government relied on European law in making their argument about puffins, and it was good enough for them to look at questions about proportionality as they did in their submission.

Discussed the importance of the automotive sector and mentioned wide business support for the Government’s position. Addressed the question about democratic mandate from Labour's perspective.

Suggested visiting Spalding and Skegness to knock on doors and asked if there is anyone in his constituency who would like to take up the opportunity of having an experience in the European Union. Asked the hon. Member for Boston and Skegness whether there were people in his constituency who could benefit from a youth experience scheme, suggesting that such opportunities might enhance employment prospects. Questions whether the economic consequences of Brexit could have started before actually leaving the EU in 2021. Welcomed the opportunity to reflect on the EU-UK summit agreement, praising its pragmatic approach. Noted that it supports the Government's missions and benefits various UK constituencies.

He discussed the need for cheaper energy bills, arguing that America's approach of using domestic energy resources leads to lower prices.

Mr Al-Hassan welcomes the progress made by the current Government in rebuilding relationships with the EU. He highlights the importance of the SPS agreement for farmers and the need to address issues such as zoo animal transfers. Asked if the deal was sufficient, disagreeing with Sarah Olney's assessment and suggesting it is too little.

Questioned the logic behind the hon. Member's concerns about European young people coming to Boston and Skegness, referencing historical patterns and the current situation in his constituency. Asks for an example of a UK trade agreement where the UK has not had to put something on the table, challenging the notion that this deal uniquely reintroduces dynamic alignment. Points out that many Conservative MPs previously supported deals with similar terms. Argues for a grown-up negotiation by putting something on the table to get something in return. The hon. Member argues that the deal struck maintains access for British goods into European markets, improving trade relationships.

Called for a bespoke customs union with the EU and criticized the current deal, emphasizing that it was a betrayal of the leave campaign's promises to businesses, farmers, and fishing communities. Welcomed the youth mobility scheme and highlighted its benefits for hospitality businesses and young people.

Corrected the hon. Member on a matter of fact regarding sand eel fishing arbitration, disputing her claim about European Court involvement. Commends the announced link between British and European emissions trading systems, but criticises Labour's decision to rejoin the single market for food and agriproducts. He highlights that the trade imbalance argument against EU membership remains, noting the UK exports €15.4 billion to the EU while receiving €51 billion. Asked about the extent to which the European Court of Justice would be involved in managing youth mobility schemes under the new agreement. Asked where in the Labour manifesto it stated they would start contributing to the EU budget again, seeking specifics on amount and timeline.

Sir John Hayes argued for governance rather than co-operation, stating that Britain has always co-operated with its neighbours but it is about governance not collaboration. He also mentioned the decision by previous Government to reject security measures due to the word 'Europe'. Pointed out that many young people are not in education, employment or training and expressed fear that the scheme could threaten their opportunities. Sir John points out his experience as a former security Minister and member of the Intelligence and Security Committee. He argues that while the UK has always collaborated with European partners, it does not involve governance. Acknowledges dissatisfaction with previous Government's Brexit deal but notes this new deal perpetuates issues for 12 more years, making it worse than before. Illustrates the point made by his colleague about smoke and mirrors in the agreement terms, emphasizing the lack of detail on key issues like defence procurement and carbon trading. The national interest will always be the supreme consideration of this party and a future Conservative Government, affirming that the national interest cannot be served by a dynamic alignment requiring automatic adoption of other countries' rules. Let us save Joseph Chamberlain’s reputation, if we can. I cited him because, as I said, I believe that the national interest should be supreme.

Asked about young people and the decline in school trips to Europe, citing that disadvantaged areas have been hit hardest due to the lack of access under the list of travellers scheme. Asked for clarification on the figure of tens of thousands of Europeans mentioned by the hon. Member, seeking to establish whether it was an accurate representation.