Jonathan Reynolds responds to reports of the UK-Canada trade deal negotiations halting

Jonathan Reynolds MP, Labour’s Shadow Business and Trade Secretary, responding to reports of the UK-Canada trade negotiations, said;

“This is very concerning news and another significant failure from the Conservatives to honour their promises. Rather than strengthening our trading position post-Brexit these failures have left us in a weaker position, particularly for the automotive sector.

“This is another blow to the British economy because of Conservative incompetence. It is clear that they are unable to deliver what we need to get our economy growing.

“Labour would pursue a proper trade strategy, focusing on the UK’s strengths and working to ensure trade supports our industrial and foreign policy objectives while protecting our high standards.”