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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kate Devlin

Brexit has cut trade in almost every sector of the UK economy, study warns

Almost every sector of the economy has been hit by Brexit, according to a new analysis which warns that some of the proposals for closer ties with the European Union would do little to repair the damage.

Researchers at the Centre for European Reform think tank found exports of chemicals and pharmaceuticals have fallen by 21 per cent since the UK left the EU, while those classed as “agrifood” are down 29 per cent.

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