WTO reveals true scale of no-deal crisis

Responding to warnings from the Director General of the World Trade Organisation that it is “not realistic” to believe the UK can start trading under WTO rules the day after Brexit in March, Liberal Democrat Brexit Spokesperson Tom Brake said:    “The damage for businesses and families unveiled in the Conservative Government’s no-deal Brexit papers are clear to see.   “But the Government’s assertions were based on falling back on WTO rules and now even the WTO have warned there is no certainty the UK can follow these immediately.   “Without WTO rules, just imagine the true scale of the crisis facing the country now because of Theresa May’s incompetent Government.   “No matter what the deal, Brexit will be a disaster. Now, more than ever, the people deserve a final say on the deal and an opportunity to remain in the EU.”