Hilary Benn

Hilary Benn

Labour — Leeds South

Speaking in the House of Commons on 2 July 2025

Debate

EU Trade Agreement: Economic Impact

Contribution

Goods flow freely from Northern Ireland to the rest of the United Kingdom. Further, one of the great advantages of the trade agreements that have been negotiated with India, the United States of America and the European Union is, in the case of India, a significant reduction of tariffs on whisky, which will benefit producers in Northern Ireland, and being able to sell lamb into India. The deal with the United States of America will allow Northern Ireland farmers to sell their beef.

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