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Proceeding contribution from Chris McDonald (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 20 May 2025. It occurred during Ministerial statement on UK-EU Summit.


UK-EU Summit

Interventions such as those from the right hon. Member for Rayleigh and Wickford (Mr Francois) have really demonstrated that the Conservative party has parted company with those of us who have run small exporting businesses. Perhaps instead of collaborating with those on the Reform Benches, he could talk to small businesses in my constituency in the defence supply chain, or those who support Nissan by being in its automotive supply chain, and who stand to benefit from this trade deal. Does the Prime Minister agree that we are not carping on and talking down our country, as Reform and the Conservatives do? Instead, this Labour Government’s plan for change is delivering for British jobs and British businesses.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
767 c920 
Session
2024-26
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Armed conflict British nationals abroad EU countries Fisheries Immigration controls Energy Undocumented migrants Humanitarian aid Law and order Food Import controls Iron and steel India Carbon emissions Gaza Israel Trade agreements Military alliances Young people USA English Channel UK trade with EU People smuggling
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