Brexit News Brief 21 Feb 2017

BREXIT NEWS BRIEF
21st February 2017

Today’s headlines: Blair should keep his counsel to himself, says ; UK food and drink exports hit record high; Lords urged not to defy the will of the people; and more.

BREXIT GOOD NEWS
City A.M.: UK growth smashes developed nations average to sit atop G7 says the OECD
FG Insight: UK food and drink exports hit record levels
ITV News: Reopening of tin mine could create hundreds of jobs
FT: Demand for UK-manufactured goods rises to 2-year high

POLITICS
Scotsman:  : Blair should keep his counsel to himself
Evening Standard: Don’t pit peers against the people, Lords warned as it begins Brexit Bill debate
Telegraph: A Brexit that benefits agriculture is a Brexit that benefits the nation
Guido Fawkes: Police: “No evidence” Brexit caused spike in hate crime

BUSINESS
City A.M.: Trade secretary Liam Fox visits Southeast Asia to promote British links with the region

Cycling Weekly: Temple Cycles looks to fund expansion of its UK manufacturing business
Small Business: Make it British helping designers connect with UK manufacturers
Reuters: Undeterred by Brexit, Vattenfall eyes growth in Britain