Zusammenfassung:
There is widespread agreement that the UK has not made a success out of its post-Brexit freedom to determine its own trade policy. This is partly because little effort has been made to engage with stakeholders and the Government has avoided serious debate and analysis of options and policies. We propose restoring the UK Board of Trade to its former status as a centre of excellence offering trade policy advice, giving it a large measure of independence, connecting it better with Parliament and requiring it to consult widely and effectively. Importantly, we make practical proposals for its design, governance and operation, and argue that it could be established in shadow form almost as soon as a government decided it wanted to do so.