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    Channel Islands and Isle of Man need seat at trade negotiations, MPs say

    by David Lynch Mar 28, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: PA Archive

    The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man should be represented when the UK brokers international trade deals, ministers have been told.

    The cross-party Justice Select Committee of MPs said the Crown Dependencies should have designated officials present at trade negotiations to represent their interests.

    The three self-governing dependencies, Jersey, is responsible for their defence and international relations.

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