Debates between Tom Rutland and James Asser during the 2024 Parliament

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Debate between Tom Rutland and James Asser
Thursday 12th March 2026

(3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Tom Rutland Portrait Tom Rutland (East Worthing and Shoreham) (Lab)
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8. What steps he is taking to increase trade ties with Europe.

James Asser Portrait James Asser (West Ham and Beckton) (Lab)
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14. What steps he is taking to increase trade ties with Europe.

Peter Kyle Portrait The Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Peter Kyle)
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UK-EU collaboration is vital for growth and security, with 46% of the UK’s total trade, after all, with the EU. In recent weeks, I have gone to Brussels and signed a new competition co-operation agreement, furthering the partnership between our two territories in the interests of businesses. I had constructive meetings with Commissioners Ribera, Mînzatu and Virkkunen.

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