Nick Thomas-Symonds MP: speeches

4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026

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10 Jul 2025 · Relations with the European Union · Hansard source
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right. The trade and co-operation agreement left a massive gap in our ability to tackle irregular migration. The agreement we have now made with the EU starts the process of filling that gap through a comprehensive partnership. It includes enhancing our operational relationship to tackle organised immigration crime and irregular migration with key agencies such as Europol.
10 Jul 2025 · UK-EU Trading Relationship · Hansard source
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On 1 July, we introduced the phase 3 checks under the Windsor framework. The Windsor framework was negotiated by the previous Government, and we supported it from the Opposition Benches. I assume that the Conservatives continue to support those arrangements. Obviously, we monitor the issue of trade diversion very carefully, and we stand ready to help businesses adjust to the new arrangements.
10 Jul 2025 · UK-EU Trading Relationship · Hansard source
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That is absolutely not the case. What we have with the European Union is a new deal that the supermarkets say has put a downward pressure on prices, and which Octopus Energy says will bring the cost of energy down. I am surprised to hear that Reform is against that, but since it has welcomed Liz Truss’s party chairman as a new member today, perhaps it is no surprise that Reform takes that view.
10 Jul 2025 · UK-EU Trading Relationship · Hansard source
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We have reset our relationships with the European Union, and are now focused on delivering a long-term strategic partnership to improve the lives of working people and make the UK more prosperous. That is good for bills, good for our borders and good for jobs.
10 Jul 2025 · UK-EU Trading Relationship · Hansard source
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I am determined to expedite these new arrangements as quickly as possible. It is fantastic to see the Opposition take that position—I thought the right hon. Gentleman’s Front Benchers were against them.
10 Jul 2025 · UK-EU Trading Relationship · Hansard source
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We have delivered an ambitious new trading arrangement with the European Union. We have also delivered a new free trade agreement with India and an economic deal with the United States. What the hon. Lady is suggesting would take away our freedom to be able to do that, which is contributing to our economy.

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Communities and local government	17
Culture, media and sport	6
Defence and foreign affairs	14
Democracy and constitution	64
Economy and business	68
Education and skills	13
Environment and energy	12
Health and care	5
Housing and planning	3
Immigration and borders	6
Justice and policing	30
Social security and pensions	32
Transport	2
Unclassified	158

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