Resources
The Trans-Pacific Powergrab
TPP Briefing: Why joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership would be bad for people and planet – and the UK
Trade Bill: Liam Fox MP, Secretary of State for International Trade’s statement fails to give MPs a ‘meaningful say’ over post-Brexit trade
Liam Fox MP, the Secretary of State for International Trade, made a statement to the house on Monday 16 July, on a transparent and inclusive future trade policy. The fact that he made such a statement is welcome and overdue, however his proposals largely lea...
The Trade Bill: Constitutional implications and recommendations
A broad range of civil society organisations are deeply concerned that, as it stands, the Trade Bill gives the executive vast powers over trade policy.
Briefing: UK-Israel trade
The UK Government has identified Israel as a priority trading partner with which it will negotiate a bilateral trade agreement post-Brexit, replicating its current trade arrangement under the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
Trade Democracy in Wales EN
How post‐Brexit trade deals could undermine Wales’ food, health service and devolved powers, and how to make sure they don’t. English language version.
Democratiaeth Masnach Yng Nghymru
Sut y gallai cytundebau masnach ôl‐Brexit danseilio bwyd, gwasanaeth iechyd a phwerau datganoledig Cymru, a sut i wneud yn siŵr nad ydynt yn gwneud hynny.
Back to Basics: Progressive Trade Deals
When the UK leaves the EU it will be in charge of its own trade policy for the first time in more than 40 years, so trade is set to be a hot topic for years to come.
Securing Democracy in UK Trade Policy: Developing a transparent and democratic approach to trade agreements
The UK Government has introduced a new Trade Bill, but provisions to make trade policy accountable to Parliament are sorely lacking and must be incorporated.Image
No More Secret Trade Deals: The Urgent Need for Transparency and Democracy in UK Trade Deals
With Brexit negotiations underway, the UK government must pass legislation on trade in line with the powers it is expected to gain to negotiate and conclude UK trade deals. This legislation will be captured under the trade bill due to come before parliament ...
Briefing: Democratising UK Trade Policy - Why it Matters to us All
Modern trade and investment deals cover almost every aspect of everyday life: from healthcare to environmental and labour standards, and international development. This makes them everybody's business.