The Sunday Express, April 30
A new analysis of UK trade has exploded the myth that a post-pandemic downturn in exports can be blamed on Brexit.
Pro-remain commentators have used lower export figures to argue the UK would be better off in the EU.
But experts at the Centre for Brexit Policy say this ignores global problems such as a shortage of computer chips following the pandemic.
In a paper to be published this week they also warn the UK is failing to make the most of its natural resources, following a fall in North Sea oil and gas production.
Report author Phil Radford said the nature of the UK economy meant it was harder hit than others by disruption caused by Covid.
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