No 10 responds to the European Parliament vote on the Trade and Cooperation Agreement

Today the European Parliament have voted in favour of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.

Responding to the vote the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, said:

“This week is the final step in a long journey, providing stability to our new relationship with the EU as vital trading partners, close allies and sovereign equals.

“Now is the time to look forward to the future and to building a more Global Britain.”

Cabinet Minister, Lord Frost, said:

“Today marks an important moment as the European Parliament have voted in support of our Trade and Cooperation Agreement with the EU.

“Last year both sides worked tirelessly to agree a deal based on friendly cooperation and free trade between sovereign equals.

“Today's vote brings certainty and allows us to focus on the future. There will be much for us and the EU to work on together through the new Partnership Council and we are committed to working to find solutions that work for both of us.

“We will always aim to act in that positive spirit but we will also always stand up for our interests when we must – as a sovereign country in full control of our own destiny.”

Today’s vote is one stage in the EU’s ratification process and there remain a few formalities to be completed over the next few days.