The Trade Policy Minister has announced he will step down to pursue business and writing interests.

Lord Price, former managing director of Waitrose, said it had been an "honour" to serve in the Government.

He said: "Having visited 35 countries since then I am certain that there is a huge appetite to build new and develop existing trade agreements with the UK.

"The Trade Policy team is well prepared for that work and I wish them every success.

"I previously said I would be working within government for a time-limited period, and will now be leaving to pursue my wider business and writing interests, while continuing to advocate the UK's global trade ambitions."


Greg Hands, International Trade Minister, will take over Lord Price's responsibilities.

Asked on BBC Radio 5 Live's Pienaar's Politics if Lord Price had issues with the Government's Brexit approach, Mr Hands said: "Lord Price has been a key part of the whole strategy."