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<p>Our high regulatory standards are not dependent on EU membership.</p><p> </p><p>The
UK has an exceptional track record on environmental protection and this will not change
after we leave the EU. Our landmark Environment Bill, introduced last week, marks
a key step towards achieving a Green Brexit, and demonstrates how the UK is leading
the world in setting legally binding domestic targets on environmental protection.</p><p>
</p><p>In the political declaration, the UK and EU have agreed that the future relationship
must ensure open and fair competition, encompassing robust commitments to ensure a
level playing field. These commitments should uphold the common high standards applicable
in the Union and the United Kingdom at the end of the transition period in the areas
of state aid, competition, social and employment standards, the environment, climate
change and relevant tax matters in order to prevent distortions of trade and unfair
competitive advantages.</p><p> </p>
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