Negotiations hit snag as trade secretary Liz Truss insists on preferential treatment for Britain’s blue cheese makers.
Consensus crumbles after Liz Truss reportedly sought to make the cheese a part of negotiations.
Post-Brexit trade deal: Why Stilton cheese is causing a stink in negotiations between the UK and Japan
11/08/2020
Trade Secretary Liz Truss is hoping a win for Stilton would leave Britain in better stead after leaving the EU.
DR ROB DAVIDSON, director of Trade Deal Watch, says the UK's government new trade deal with Japan is far from a cause for celebration. It is the first sign of our poorer future following Brexit.
Each parcel, pallet or container of Stilton requires a certificate costing £180 per destination