The European Conservatives and Reformists Group in the European Parliament welcomes the new EU-UK post-Brexit trade deal, based on zero tariffs and zero quotas - a principle the ECR endorsed throughout the negotiation process.

Now, it is time to build a close partnership and develop political cooperation with our British friends. The UK is a key strategic partner and a crucial security and foreign policy ally. We firmly believe this is the beginning of a strong, fruitful friendship.