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Closer EU trade ties greater prize for UK than making separate deals, minister says
Publication: Economics | The Guardian
Author: Kiran Stacey in Mumbai
Source published: 14/10/2026, 13:31:55 UTC
Briefing created: 14/10/2026, 17:52:40 UTC
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Briefings
Scotland Secretary Douglas Alexander argues that UK-EU trade ties are a greater strategic prize than independent negotiations, noting his past experience negotiating with India and the US. He asserts that closer relations with the EU would yield significant economic benefits, even if it means relinquishing the ability to sign separate free trade agreements.
Key points
- Scotland Secretary Douglas Alexander stated that UK-EU trading relations are a greater strategic prize than independent negotiations.
- Alexander noted his background negotiating with India and the US as a trade minister under Keir Starmer.
Context and limitations
Evidence is limited to a single quote from Douglas Alexander regarding economic benefits of EU relations. No specific trade figures, dates, or quantitative data are provided in the source text.
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