Despite £20bn drop in exports, Jacob Rees-Mogg sees no evidence Brexit has hit trade: ‘Evidence is few and far between’

Jacob Rees-Mogg, the brand new minister for Brexit opportunities, has said that “Brexit was already a success” and businesses have not been hurt by the UK’s departure from the EU. On the contrary, because when asked whether Brexit had reduced UK trade, Rees-Mogg replied: “I think Brexit has been extremely beneficial for the country.” “I [...]