UK-EU Summit Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office
Tuesday 20th May 2025

(1 day, 18 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Keir Starmer Portrait The Prime Minister
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Let me rest on my hon. Friend’s first example, which was of cars. The India deal, which massively slashed the tariff on cars, is good for car manufacturing and good for car exports, and the deal with the US saves thousands upon thousands of jobs in the car industry, which is why it should be welcomed.

Joshua Reynolds Portrait Mr Joshua Reynolds (Maidenhead) (LD)
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Many will be concerned that the Prime Minister’s EU deal does not cover the UK’s participation in future EU research programmes. How will the Prime Minister ensure that we can participate in future EU research programmes once Horizon finishes?

Keir Starmer Portrait The Prime Minister
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As the hon. Member knows, we are committed to Horizon. We will retain that commitment to research, because it is so important for our national interest.