IMF remarks: Govt ending “mum’s the word” approach to “disasterclass” Brexit must precede new deal for businesses and families

EMBARGO: Immediate Release

Responding to Reeves’ remarks to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this weekend, Daisy Cooper, Liberal Democrat Treasury Spokesperson, said:

“Finally, the Government are putting an end to their 'mum's the word' approach to the economic disasterclass that is Brexit.

“The botched Brexit deal - dreamt up by Farage and delivered by the Conservatives - has delivered nothing but extra red tape, extra costs, and crushed opportunity.

"The Chancellor must now turn words into actions. The best way to put money back into people's pockets and give businesses a boost is by negotiating an ambitious bespoke new UK-EU customs union - cutting through reams of red tape and unleashing trade with our European neighbours.  

"The Government must ignore the naysayers in Reform UK and the Conservative party, and deliver on its “EU-reset” - starting with a better deal that will cut red tape for our fishers, farmers and food traders, adding billions to our economy and helping keep food prices down for families.”

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