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Conservatives Push Merit-Based Diplomacy to Boost Exports
10/4/2025
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Story summary
- Priti Patel and Andrew Griffith urge a renewed export drive to address Britain's economic issues.
- They say future ambassador appointments will be merit-based, contrasting Labour's alleged cronyism.
- They label Lord Mandelson's dismissal over Epstein ties a significant error.
- The Conservatives pledge embassies will promote trade, reinforcing their stance as the business ally amid record-low business confidence.
