Image copyright PA Media Former minister and leading Brexiteer Liam Fox remains in the running to be the new head of the World Trade Organization. Three other contenders have been knocked out of the competition after failing to secure enough votes. It means five candidates remain in the race to be the next director-general. Mr Fox would be the first… Read more →
Image copyright Reuters Coronavirus will lead to a worldwide economic downturn somewhere between a “bad dream and worst nightmare”, former cabinet minister Liam Fox has warned. The Conservative MP said many leaders have failed to grasp the expected economic fallout from the crisis. Dr Fox was speaking to BBC Newsnight as he made his case to become head of the… Read more →
Image copyright EPA Liam Fox has downplayed the importance of Brexit in his bid to be the first British boss of the World Trade Organization. The Leave-backing former cabinet minister said not every country “sees every issue through the Brexit prism”. He also insisted it was not too early for a Briton to lead the WTO, following the UK’s EU… Read more →
Image copyright AFP The UK government is set to nominate former cabinet minister Liam Fox as a candidate to lead the World Trade Organization, the BBC understands. The body is searching for a new director-general to replace Brazilian Roberto Azevedo, who is standing down on 31 August. Six countries so far have confirmed they will put forward a nominee. Mr… Read more →