International Trade Reception and Humber Ports

14th November, 2023

Afzal Khan speaking at the BCC International Trade Reception

As Shadow Exports Minister, it was an honour to speak at the British Chamber of Commerce International Trade Reception in Parliament. In my role, I’ve spoken to a number of exporting businesses and all the say the same thing: they feel abandoned by the Government, excluded from conversations, and unable to get the information and support they need.

I also had the opportunity to visit the Port of Immingham. With 17% of all UK trade passing through Humber ports, it’s clear Immingham and ports around the UK need a bold trade strategy to thrive. Labour is the only pro-business, pro-trade and pro-worker party that can deliver this.

Great to visit the port of Inningham with @ABPHumber.

With 17% of all UK trade passing through Humber ports, it's clear Inningham & ports around the UK need a bold trade strategy to thrive.

Labour is the only pro-business, pro-trade and pro-worker party that can deliver this. pic.twitter.com/SnPMLrNefJ

— Afzal Khan MP (@Afzal4Gorton) November 14, 2023

Labour is committed to taking a leading role in driving exports and making sure British businesses in every corner of the UK are seeing the economic benefits of better trading relationships.