Britain's government said on Tuesday it would not compromise on the National Health Service (NHS), environmental protection, animal welfare and food safety standards in talks with the United States about a post-Brexit trade deal.
LONDON - Britain’s government said on Tuesday it would not compromise on the National Health Service , environmental protection, animal welfare and food safety standards in talks with the United States about a post-Brexit trade deal.
“The government remains clear on protecting the NHS and not compromising on the UK’s high environmental protection, animal welfare and food safety standards,” trade minister Elizabeth Truss said after a second round of talks with Washington. “The government is clear there is no set deadline for this agreement,” she said. “Quality is more important than speed.”
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