Goodbye, food standards. Hello, corporate lobbyists. Why are we doing this, for no real economic benefit?

A recent secret cross-party summit sought to discuss the failures, benefits and remaining opportunities of Brexit. I’d argue it’s high time we left Brexit behind. Not in the sense of rejecting a future relationship with the EU – we need that. But in the sense of those, especially in government, clambering to tell a positive economic story of our departure from the EU.

THEY say a week is a long time in politics – and this week has certainly felt it! Intent on further undermining the devolution settlement and Scottish democracy, the UK Government is pushing ahead with its flawed Retained EU Law (REUL) Bill later today.

The decisions made in these trade talks will define the health of the UK’s population as well as the country’s environment and economy for years to come.

Chlorinated chicken is just the start. The government intends to rip up food standards, public services and public protections.

The EU has opposed brutal animal welfare and rampant tech monopolies. Post-Brexit Britain will be exposed to both.