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trade deals

November 17, 2020

Trade Unions in UK and Norway call for trade deals that deliver for workers

Any trade deal with the EU deal must not enable a "race to the bottom' on workers" rights, say unions
February 4, 2020

Donald Trump pulling the strings over EU trade deal, say campaigners

Campaigners say the British government’s ‘no alignment’ pledge with the EU is being driven by the demands of the US government.
July 26, 2019

Open letter to Boris Johnson from Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch identified five priority areas where rights are at risk, including the right to adequate food for people who are turning to foodbanks.
July 19, 2019

Liam Fox in denial over public concern at post-Brexit trade deals, say campaigners

Trade campaigners accuse the government of planning to ignore hundreds of thousands of responses to consultations on post-Brexit trade deals.
June 15, 2019

Campaigners launch legal challenge over UK’s ‘secret trade talks’ with United States

Global Justice Now has launched a legal challenge over the Department for International Trade’s failure to release details of numerous trade meetings it has held with the United States and other countries since the EU referendum in 2016.
May 20, 2019

National Audit Office briefing on preparation for future trade negotiations

The government’s negotiation of new trade deals could have long-lasting implications for UK citizens and significant sections of the economy, such as food and financial services.
March 4, 2019

Liam Fox ‘acting like 18th century monarch’ as plans for trade deals unveiled

The roposals give MPs significantly less power over trade deals than our MEPs currently enjoy over European trade deals, says Global Justice Now.
January 25, 2019

Campaigners criticise potential trade deal with Israel

Campaigners say trade deals must be consistent with the UK’s obligations under and commitments to international law.
January 5, 2019

Post-Brexit trade deals could undermine NHS, experts warn

Trade deals with countries like the USA could do irreparable damage to health in post-Brexit Britain, warns a new briefing from campaign groups and health experts.
September 11, 2018

Rush for post-Brexit trade deals risks putting money ahead of health, warns BMA

Ministers risk prioritising economic benefits over the health of the UK as the government races to secure international trade deals post-Brexit, Britain’s doctors warn.