
Will the new Brexit bill spark a trade war with the EU?
Coffee House Shots · The Spectator
May 17, 202210m 45s
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<div>Liz Truss made a speech in the House of Commons today laying out the government's plans to scrap parts of the Northern Ireland protocol. James Forsyth first broke this story in last week's<em> </em><a href="https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/boriss-plans-for-a-new-brexit-clash"><em>Spectator</em> </a>magazine. How will the EU react to the news? And could this spark a trade war with the EU?<br><br>Moving onto the cost of living crisis, Labour have put forward an amendment to the Queen's Speech asking for a windfall tax. Having once dismissed the idea, the Conservatives are under pressure from some of their backbench MPs to go ahead with the tax. Could this be a big win for Labour?<br><br>All to be discussed as Isabel Hardman speaks to Katy Balls and James Forsyth.</div><p>Become a <em>Spectator </em>subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to <a href="https://www.spectator.co.uk/follow-your-podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spectator.co.uk/adfree</a> to find out more.</p><br><p>For more <em>Spectator</em> podcasts, go to <a href="https://www.spectator.co.uk/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">spectator.co.uk/podcasts</a>.</p><br><p>Contact us: [email protected]</p>
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