Rishi Sunak promises new Brexit delivery department
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David Campbell-Bannerman vows to review or repeal all 2,400 post-Brexit EU laws Former Prime Minister's pledge within 100 days of taking office, "ironically designed to change as little as possible."
In his Vote Leave study of 2016, there are 700,000 pages worth of block legislation, and as part of his 2018 Brexit Act, UK law I found myself completely immersed in .
This stack of laws is now eligible to be amended or removed.
Critics, however, are "extremely skeptical" of Mr Sunak's plans to address the issue quickly.
Campbell-Bannerman also said Liz Truss, a challenger to Mr. Sunak's Tory leadership, said the "huge level of ambition" needed to complete EU deregulation was claimed to have
However, unlike Sunak, Truss campaigned for the UK to remain in her EU during her 2016 referendum.
Campbell-Bannerman Mr. writes: The Telegraph: "This is the kind of pledge that is ironically designed to be changed as little as possible.
"In fact, perhaps by changing the name a bit, we will be able to revise the inappropriateness already in the statute book.
"No, it will take more than three months to understand what is needed and what is doable, and to undertake serious reforms."
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I outlined the benefits it could offer, but acknowledged that it would take time and commitment.
Former MEP added: Individual.
“There are many examples. Removing the Solvency II Directive could free up £95 billion of additional investment from the insurance and long-term savings sectors. Add £1.4bn in taxes, which is just one EU law.
"Rishi's 100 days of hustle and bustle really tackles the entrenched interests that oppose change." Or will you pass up such opportunities for the sake of the easy life?
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EU deregulation: A small adjustment, or "overhaul," as Rishi puts it, would require more The billions of dollars in savings that could take the pressure off and help with the cost of living don't materialize.
"It requires courage, energy, and determination, as Liz Truss has shown.
"It requires the zeal of converts, not the false claims of lukewarm adherents.
The race to become the next prime minister officially ends on September 5, when the successful candidate is announced.
