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POLITICSApr 13 · 12:35 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLDJessica Elgot Deputy political editor

What is the new EU bill and could it give UK ministers Henry VIII-type powers?

The UK government is planning a new bill to implement a food and drink trade deal with the EU, granting ministers powers to dynamically align with evolving single market rules without full parliamentary scrutiny. This measure is likened to Henry VIII-type powers, allowing rapid legislative changes in the UK's EU relationship.

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