Davey on Vance trade deal comments: Parliament and standards must not be sidelined

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Responding to JD Vance saying there is a good chance of  a UK/US Trade Deal, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said:

"It would be deeply undemocratic if Parliament were to be sidelined on such a critical issue for the country. Conservative and Labour MPs should commit now to voting down any Trump deal that undercuts British farmers and their high food standards, sells out the NHS, or waters down protections for children online.

“A good trade deal with the US could bring huge benefits, but Trump is an unreliable partner who breaks deals whenever he feels like it. He and his sidekick JD Vance must not be allowed to bully their way into a bad trade deal for the UK.

“The Government must commit to protecting our NHS, farmers and online safety laws, not barter them away just to appease Donald Trump.”

ENDS