Britain and Europe: A fresh new beginning?published at 18:25 Greenwich Mean Time 24 December 2020
In early moments of relief, it's the tone that counts more than line-by-line analysis.
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In early moments of relief, it's the tone that counts more than line-by-line analysis.
Read MoreThe post-Brexit trade deal has been met with a mixture of relief, sadness and optimism in Europe.
Read MoreThe EU and UK have reached a post-Brexit trade deal, ending months of disagreements over fishing rights and future business rules.
Reacting to the announcement, the mayor of London said there was "no doubt that this deal falls short of what’s best for London, the UK and our economy", and added that it "does not come close to the benefits we enjoyed as members of the EU".
In the statement, Sadiq Khan said: “The prime minister says his deal removes non-tariff barriers. That is untrue – it imposes them. From 1 January, hundreds of thousands of UK businesses are facing a costly, red tape mountain caused by the UK having to trade with the EU as a ‘third country’.
“However, now is the time for us to focus on the future, not the past. That’s why I will do everything I can to help Londoners and businesses to deal with this challenging new reality and to reassure European Londoners that they will always be welcome in our city. I will continue working for the UK to have a closer economic and political relationship with our EU friends in the future."
There is no precedent for the avalanche of new trade barriers that is coming after 1 January.
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Read MoreThe island's parliament announces it will meet on 27 December to decide if it will participate.
Read MoreBusinesses give a relieved welcome to the Brexit trade deal, but warn there is more work to be done.
Read MoreThe UK-EU trade deal will also provide tariff free access to France for fishing, the States say.
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Read MoreThe EU and UK have reached a post-Brexit trade deal, ending months of disagreements over fisheries and business rules.
Read MoreGrimsby Fish Market boss, Martyn Boyers, reacts to a Brexit deal having been reached. Fishing rights were one of the last points to be negotiated with the EU.
(Image: Haddock for sale at Grimsby Fish Market. Credit: Bethany Clarke/ Getty Images)
The first minister says the post-Brexit agreement is better than no deal but is difficult for Wales.
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Read MoreThe EU and UK have reached a post-Brexit trade deal, ending months of disagreements over the future relationship.
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