Statement from Lucy Winskell OBE, Chair of the North East LEP, on today’s EU trade agreement

This afternoon the Government announced a trade agreement between the UK and the EU.

Lucy Winskell OBE, Chair of the North East Local Enterprise Partnership, commented: “We welcome the news of the deal between the UK and the EU and hope that it will provide clarity for businesses, and a continuation of trade between the North East and partners in the EU, and beyond.

“As details of our new trading relationship become clear we will continue to work with businesses and partners across the region, helping businesses to take advantage of opportunities and building a bright future for the North East.”