"The TRA has carried out analysis under the government's direction and we provided a report of findings to the secretary of state for international trade on 1 June.
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"The TRA case to which the letter appears to refer was 'called in' by the government earlier this year, meaning that the government holds full decision-making authority in relation to the case. This afternoon, the TRA said: "We have been made aware of the prime minister’s letter to Lord Geidt today. The TRA "investigates whether new trade remedies are needed to prevent injury to UK industries caused by unfair trading practices and unforeseen surges in imports", according to its website. In the exchange of letters between Boris Johnson and his ethics chief Lord Geidt when the latter resigned, the prime minster says he was seeking advice "on potential decisions related to the Trade Remedies Authority ". Tune in to Beth Rigby Interviews at 9 o'clock tonight - watch live on Sky 501, Virgin 602, YouTube and here on the Politics Hub on the live stream at the top of the page.
In reality a non-negotiated settlement will throw up more problems than it solves. “I think here we have to hope for the best, be prepared for the worst,” says Mr Sefcovic. “We have to keep all options on the table.”īut against the context of a war in Ukraine, energy price rises and climate change, the continued bilateral difficulties between the UK and the EU over Brexit has created, again, an ill-timed point of tension between old allies and friends. Now, the government are asking the leading Unionist party to return to the Northern Ireland Assembly arrangements once the Northern Ireland Protocol passed the House of Commons (there is widespread agreement it will get stuck for months in the House of Lords).Īnd for all the EU’s indignation, Boris Johnson's move this week did prompt the Commission to come forward with new customs proposal to reduce checks.Ĭould it be that the landing zone could be found after all if both sides move?įor now though, negotiations are stalled, relations are scratchy, the Northern Ireland assembly is on ice and the European Union is taking legal action against the UK, which could result in fines and may eventually lead to a trade war in three years’ time. The DUP won’t come back to the table unless changes to the protocol are put into law. On the substance then, the EU wants to get back around the table, if the UK can get past what the EU clearly believe are domestic political considerations - driven by Boris Johnson’s confidence vote and his current political weakness (a charge two cabinet ministers have told me is simply not the case).īut there is a political imperative here for the prime minister, power sharing in Stormont. It is very much ripping up the Protocol and I don’t think that is good for anyone.” “We are here for the results, not political point scoring…we are in a fixing business, but I am afraid to say what was tabled on Monday is very much nixing.
The creative team also includes choreographer Francesca Jaynes, sound designer Andre T, and set and costume designer Libby Watson.įor tickets and more information, visit .uk.Vice-President Sefcovic quite pointedly told me that the EU was not about “political point scoring” in the negotiations and this is what he said when I asked him if he thought the UK was: “I cannot resist the impression that the tabling of this Bill is politically driven, but its not our role to comment on the internal politics of the UK and therefore our doors for the negotiations will always be open. Starring alongside Baker and Trainor are Howard Samuels as Peter Mandelson, Rosie Strobel as John Prescott, Madison Swan as Princess Diana, Holly Sumpton as Cherie Blair, Kaye Brown as Robin Cook, Adam Price as Neil Kinnock, and Marisa Harris as ensemble and understudy. The work looks at the journey of Blair from hippy and would-be pop star to politician and multimillionaire against a backdrop of political intrigue, religion, power, and romance. Blair served as Leader of the Labour Party and Prime Minister from 1997 to 2007, with Brown serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer during Blair's tenure prior to succeeding him as Leader and Prime Minister.įeaturing a book by stand-up comedian Harry Hill with music and lyrics by Steve Brown, Peter Rowe directs the satirical look at the life of Britain’s first pop Prime Minister Tony Blair. The run began with preview performances June 1, and is set to continue through July 9.Ĭomedian and singer Charle Baker stars as the titular politician Tony Blair, joined by School of Rock's Gary Trainor as Gordon Brown. The world premiere engagement at London's Park Theatre of Tony officially opens June 8.
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