At this summit, we have shown once again how Britain will continue to play a leading role in Europe long after we have left the EU.
In particular, through our contribution to the challenge of managing...
At this summit, we have shown once again how Britain will continue to play a leading role in Europe long after we have left the EU.
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Introduction
Good morning ladies and gentlemen.
Thank you for inviting me to address your conference today.
This conference is taking place at a crucially important time.
Yesterday...
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Welcome to London and this historic meeting of trade ministers from across the Commonwealth.
I would like to begin by thanking the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment...
International Trade Secretary Liam Fox and International Trade Minister Lord Price will today attend the first Commonwealth trade ministers’ meeting - an event that will bring together politicians, officials ...
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Opening remarksGood evening.
I’m delighted to join you.
I apologise that this will be a bit of a flying visit for me – no pun intended.
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The strategy is published today (9 March 2016), as the Chancellor Philip Hammond visits the region the day after delivering his first Budget.
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