Freedom from Brussels will empower communities, Rishi Sunak promises… three years after we left EU
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised a renewed focus on Brexit freedoms
- He will also review over 4,000 EU-derived laws and possibly repeal them
The ‘benefits of Brexit’ will be used to ‘empower communities and businesses’, Rishi Sunak pledged last night.
Ahead of the third anniversary of Britain’s departure from the EU today, he promised a renewed focus on exploiting the flexibilities and freedoms offered by no longer having to follow the Brussels rule book.
The Prime Minister, who backed the Leave campaign, said the UK had already made huge strides in harnessing the freedoms unlocked by Brexit, including the vaccine rollout and new trade deals.
Talking tough: Rishi Sunak yesterday during a visit to Durham
‘We’ve forged a path as an independent nation with confidence,’ he added.
‘We’re cutting red tape for businesses, levelling up through our freeports, and designing our own, fairer farming system to protect the countryside.
‘This is just the beginning of our plans and I’m determined to ensure the benefits of Brexit continue to empower communities and businesses right across the country.’
Mr Sunak has committed to reviewing more than 4,000 EU-derived laws this year and repealing those not suited to the UK’s needs.
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