What is the new EU bill and could it give UK ministers Henry VIII-type powers?
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Legislation would allow government to implement evolving single market rules without full parliamentary scrutiny
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Ministers in Britain are planning a new bill, which would bring into force a https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/05/labour-back-down-foie-gras-fur-bans-eu-trade-deal">food and drink trade deal with the EU but also contain powers enabling the government to “dynamically align” with Europe.
That will allow the UK to quickly implement evolving single market rules if it determines it is in the national interest, without having to face full parliamentary scrutiny.
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