Having been blocked by Liz Truss here, I'd like to apply for inclusion on this list.

Every time I re-read it, the policy work of the UK Trade & Business Commission impresses me afresh. 114 practical trade policy ideas to get the UK economy growing again.

Our team worked brilliantly with our Commissioners and evidence givers to deliver the report.

tradeandbusiness.uk/blueprint

Absolute absurdity that this committee still exists for anti-EU showboating. Presumably not in the next Parliament.

My colleagues have been making some slightly scary looking graphics for my latest post, on trade policy actions for a new government.

I think I’ve reached my end point with people scolding that we shouldn’t pay attention to Liz Truss or laugh at her. We have the spectacle of a PM whose time in office met an ignominious end rock back up, blaming all and sundry for her failures. React how you want to that.

Apparently Liz Truss has a book out

Excellent piece.

First thoughts re. Lammy's Foreign Affairs piece:

1. It's good to see Labour's priorities fleshed out. As expected, big focus on climate, multilateralism, regional cooperation. Sets expectations with the base that interests as important as values. (1/3)
foreignaffairs.com/united-kingdom…

A reminder that both US Presidential candidates will present challenges for the world trade system.

Three now I think. Japan, Singapore, Chile. Chances are I suspect we make at least the six needed for it to go into limited implementation from October.

Chances of 'exciting new opportunities' received to business by the beneficence of government are rather lower.

Interesting reading on the future of Northern Ireland.