Once again, the prime minister has eschewed cheaper transport opportunities for his housebuilder-related announcement, the Guardian’s deputy political editor reports below.
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There are more details on the delay to the introduction of post--Brexit checks on food, plant and animal produce arriving in Britain in the Guardian’s detailed report.
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UK post-Brexit checks on fresh food from EU delayed for fifth time
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