Oral Question·Cabinet Office
“What progress his Department has made on implementing the agreement made with the EU in May 2025.”
Tabled: 27 November 2025Answered: 4 December 2025
Asked by
Dr Al Pinkerton
Liberal Democrat — Surrey Heath
Answering Minister
the Minister for the Cabinet Office
Answer from Hansard
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Darren Jones)
Since coming to office, the Government have secured a new strategic partnership with the EU to deliver on jobs, bills and borders. We are repairing the damage inflicted by the Conservatives’ botched Brexit deal, which left food businesses paying £200 on paperwork for every single consignment shipped in from the EU. We have made significant progress since our historic May summit, including negotiations on a food and drink deal, which will slash red tape for businesses and bring down prices for consumers.