HANSARDCommons23 Apr 20264 contributions

UK-EU Trade

Rachel Blake (Cities of London and Westminster) (Lab/Co-op)
Labour (Co-op)Cities of London and Westminster
18. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to increase trade with the EU.
The Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office (Nick Thomas-Symonds)
LabourTorfaen
We are taking forward negotiations with the EU to drive investment, jobs and growth for the UK pragmatically. On ideological grounds, the Conservatives and Reform would undo it all, and Green party foreign policy—let us be frank—is a dangerous fantasy.
Rachel Blake
Labour (Co-op)Cities of London and Westminster
I wish you a very happy St George’s day, Mr Speaker. The Cities of London and Westminster hold many celebrations for St George’s day.
We heard significant movement earlier today regarding energy. What economic assessment has been made beyond food and drink, the youth experience scheme, Erasmus and the emissions trading system to make sure that, at the forthcoming summit, we deliver on our commitments?
Nick Thomas-Symonds
LabourTorfaen
My hon. Friend can be assured that we will continue to drive forward to deliver on our commitment. The electricity trading negotiations are absolutely vital, not only for energy security but to bear down on household bills.