How to rebuild our relationship with Europe after Brexit

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy It’s been three years since we left the European Union – and three years since barriers to commerce with our largest trading partner were put in place. The Retained EU Law Bill is being brought forward, which – despite its rather dry title – threatens to rip up many of the high-quality standards and regulations which we currently enjoy, in vitally important areas like environmental standards and protecting workers’ rights. There are four vital steps we could try: Taking immediate action to improve links with our European neighbours, including building closer ties in education by reforming the government’s Turing scheme. Deepening trade with Europe, including by negotiating greater access for our world-leading UK food and animal products to the single market, securing deals on sector-specific work visas and establishing mutual recognition of professional qualifications.