European Affairs

Debate between Phil Wilson and Greg Hands

Wednesday 14th March 2018 Commons Chamber

[Phil Wilson (Sedgefield) (Lab)]

On frictionless trade, will the future be better than what we have now or worse?

[Greg Hands]

As I said, we are seeking a good, comprehensive, deep and wide trade partnership with the EU that is as frictionless as possible. That is why the right relationship is this deep, comprehensive and unique free trade agreement with Europe, based on the principles the Prime Minister set out throughout 2017 and in her speech a fortnight ago. We should oppose Labour’s latest Brexit policy of apparently keeping the UK in the, a, or perhaps any customs union with the EU. We want the greatest possible tariff and barrier-free trade with our European neighbours, as well as to negotiate our own trade agreements around the world.