Trade deals with EU, US and India could mean more jobs, lower bills, and better prospects across UK

And now our UK Labour government has negotiated something worth shouting about: three major trade deals - with the EU, the US, and India - that could mean more jobs, lower bills, and better prospects across the UK, including right here in Fife.

Let’s start with the EU. After years of border disruption and rising food prices, this new agreement cuts red tape on goods like meat and dairy. That should mean cheaper food in our supermarkets and a better deal for local farmers and producers. It should also reduce electricity costs, bringing down household bills, and open up billions in new defence contracts. And if you’re going on your summer holidays to France or Spain like me, you should be able to speed through the E-gates at immigration.

Crucially, the deal also helps our food export industries -like Scottish salmon - by removing costly delays and unnecessary paperwork that have cost the industry around £3 million since Brexit.

The deal has won support from major supermarkets, the Federation of Small Businesses, the Scottish Chamber of Commerce, and Babcock International - which employs hundreds of my constituents at Rosyth. That didn’t stop the SNP getting themselves in a fankle over what they thought about it, with First Minister Swinney and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes seemingly at odds with each other.

Next, the United States. This deal protects Scottish and British industries, jobs, and livelihoods. Tariffs on UK-made cars sold to the US are dropping from nearly 30% to just 10%. New agreements on products like beef will boost trade both ways. It’s not just good for business -it’s about real jobs staying right here in our communities.

And then there’s India, which is an opportunity on a massive scale. This deal opens access to a market of over a billion people. Tariffs are being slashed on key exports like Scotch whisky, gin, medical devices, and cars - with whisky tariffs alone being halved and set to fall even further over the next decade. It also helps reduce costs on quality Indian imports and even cuts down spam calls - yes, really. The expected boost to our economy? Nearly £5 billion a year.

These aren’t just statistics. They represent stability, security, and a more hopeful future for people after years of uncertainty. And most importantly, they mean more money in the pockets of hard-working Fifers.

After years of broken promises, this is real progress. This is what a government working for you looks like.