Vince Cable said:

“Brexiteers promised a new dawn of improved trade deals across the world. But rather than jet-setting round the globe, Liam Fox might as well be left in a room with a photocopier.

Brexit spokesperson Tom Brake said:

“Liberal Democrats put in a Freedom of Information request for the letter Nissan sent to the government containing information on the offer by ministers of a sweetheart deal. Whole chunks had been blacked out, but I think we all know what the government’s offer had contained: a blanked out blank cheque.

Commission President Juncker this morning described Britain’s Brexit position papers as “unsatisfactory,” while the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has warned the UK’s ambiguity is delaying talks over a transition period and future trade deal.

As Business Secretary I gave binding votes on executive pay policy to shareholders of publicly limited companies, requiring the approval of 50% of shareholders, and allowing a transparent single number for pay.

There was little enthusiasm from the Conservatives for this, but it has had a demonstrable effect on reducing executive pay.

Today, I’m laying down a challenge to Keir Starmer. He and the Labour party must back an amendment to the EU Withdrawl Bill if Labour is serious about now supporting membership of the single market.