International trade
Foreign secretary told staff that “restricting” trade because of human rights abuses would mean missing out on “growth markets”.
Rebels led by Iain Duncan Smith have failed to force the government to outlaw trade deals with countries committing atrocities.
Liz Truss has been discussing a post-Brexit free trade deal with her counterparts in Canberra.
Less trade will lead to reduced income from business rates, which could have a knock-on effect on the provision of essential services, a PwC report warns.
"Liam Fox needs to spend less time jetting round the world and more time at home, keeping his house in order."
Violations of basic legal rights, racism, sexism - do we really want to do business like this?