Starmer slaps down Reeves for claiming UK-EU trade more important than US deal
www.independent.co.uk
Chancellor made comments ahead of her crucial meeting with US counterpart Scott Bessent on Friday

Speaking to the BBC, she said: "I understand why there’s so much focus on our trading relationship with the US but actually our trading relationship with Europe is arguably even more important, because they’re our nearest neighbours and trading partners.

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  • wewbull@feddit.ukEnglish
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    2 days ago

    Us downgrading to accept any US standards that are not already EU accepted. Means we will not be able to sign a simple deal with the EU.

    Which is, I think, somebody’s plan. Brexit distanced us from Europe. US standards would make the split irreparable.