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Thread #167371   Message #4037081
Posted By: DMcG
02-Mar-20 - 08:19 AM
Thread Name: BS: UK politics (for maniacs only)
Subject: RE: BS: UK politics (for maniacs only)
For reference, this is what the UK includes in its 184 page document of trade objectives:

Public Negotiating Objectives for a Free Trade Agreement with the United States
Overall objectives
• Agree an ambitious and comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States (US) that strengthens the economic relationship with our largest bilateral trading partner, promoting increased trade in goods and services and greater cross-border investment.
• Increase UK GDP by opening up opportunities for UK businesses, including Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and investors, and facilitating greater choice and lower prices for UK producers and consumers.
• The Government has been clear that when we are negotiating trade agreements, the National Health Service (NHS) will not be on the table. The price the NHS pays for drugs will not be on the table. The services the NHS provides will not be on the table. The NHS is not, and never will be, for sale to the private sector, whether overseas or domestic.
• Throughout the agreement, ensure high standards and protections for UK consumers and workers and build on our existing international obligations. This will include not compromising on our high environmental protection, animal welfare and food standards.

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Obviously, there is much more. But in particular, notice that it says it will not compromise of the prices the NHS pays for drugs, nor on animal welfare and food standards.

I hope everyone posting on this site will hold them to that, and not seek excuses if they do not.