UK Transport Secretary: We will look to amend or replace EU agreements with US and Canada

UK's Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling stated (25-Jan-2017) economic growth accelerated due to plans for Brexit, with business activity hitting a 17 month high in Dec-2016. Mr Grayling said Brexit is a, "Positive expression of our desire as a country to raise our ambitions and look beyond the EU", adding, "That is why we will also look to replace or amend our EU agreements with countries such as the US and Canada". [more - original PR]