25/12/2020 Today is a day of relief. But tainted by some sadness, as we compare what came before with what lies ahead. Photo credit: Getty
Britain clinched a Brexit trade deal with the European Union on Thursday, seven days before it exits one of the world s biggest trading blocs in its most significant global shift since the loss of the empire.
Below are some of the reactions:
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson: We have today resolved a question which has bedevilled our politics for decades and it is up to us, all together, as a newly and truly independent nation to realise the immensity of this moment and to make the most of it.
25 Dec 2020 / 02:17 H.
LONDON, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Britain clinched a Brexit trade deal with the European Union on Thursday, seven days before it exits one of the world s biggest trading blocs in its most significant global shift since the loss of empire.
Below are some of the reactions:
MAJOR PLAYERS:
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson: We have . today resolved a question which has bedevilled our politics for decades and it is up to us, all together, as a newly and truly independent nation to realise the immensity of this moment and to make the most of it.
Directly to the EU, he said: We will be your friend, your ally, your supporter and indeed, never let it be forgotten, your number one market.
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LONDON, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Britain clinched a Brexit trade deal with the European Union on Thursday, seven days before it exits one of the world s biggest trading blocs in its most significant global shift since the loss of empire.
Below are some of the reactions:
MAJOR PLAYERS:
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson: We have . today resolved a question which has bedevilled our politics for decades and it is up to us, all together, as a newly and truly independent nation to realise the immensity of this moment and to make the most of it.
Another month of decline for UK car production as industry calls for Brexit deal
UK car production fell again last month as the industry urged Brexit negotiators to “seal the deal”.
New figures from industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), factories produced just 106,243 vehicles, last month.
It represents a 1.4 per cent drop year-on-year – a better performance than other months this year – but it masks a particularly weak November 2019 when factories were shut down in anticipation of a no deal Brexit.
Last month saw 1,501 fewer cars made year-on-year as a second national lockdown in England dampened domestic orders. Export volumes were flat, up just 0.3 per cent, helped by shipments to the EU, Asia and the EU.