Theresa May is right to start looking for trade deals outside the EU and in Africa to show that we are making our vision a reality

Trade, not aid

THERESA May will visit sub-Saharan Africa this week to drum up interest in trade.

A major factor of the Leave vote was for Britain to become an independent nation, free to strike global trade deals with fast-growing, emerging economies.

So the Prime Minister is absolutely right to start outlining trade policy with our Commonwealth allies South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya.

She is also right to call for funds from our bloated foreign aid budget to be diverted from frivolous handouts and used instead on developing infrastructure and security in Africa.

As we unshackle ourselves from Brussels, it is clear Africa presents us with huge opportunities.

It is the world’s second biggest continent, home to 16 per cent of the global population. Its GDP is growing rapidly. Similar to India, its middle classes are rocketing. And its workforce is estimated to be larger than China’s by 2035.

Over 17 millions Brits voted for a Brexit that would make us a freer, richer country.

This is exactly the type of buccaneering move that will make that vision a reality.

EU are bluffing

THE EU’s threats regarding a No Deal Brexit are total bluster.

The bloc claims there will be chaos if we leave without a deal, that the impact on trade and travel will be so severe we will crawl back to the negotiating table.

But behind closed doors, the EU admits this is codswallop.

The EU Commission has drawn up secret No Deal plans that are “very similar” to Britain’s Brexit preparation.

In other words, in the event of a No Deal they will keep things almost exactly the same because they don’t want to be hit.

What a surprise.

’Byn the party

WHEN will Labour moderates realise their party is beyond repair?

Jewish Labour MPs need bodyguards for the party conference next month. There is a backlog of anti-Semitism complaints that could take YEARS to probe. And their leader is an ­anti-Semitic IRA-apologist, who counts the former BNP leader and the KKK among his cheerleaders.

By staying in the party, Labour MPs signal that they want Corbyn to be PM.

No amount of tribal loyalty can make them think that is a good idea.

Thinstagram

IT is shocking that deadly diet pills are being brazenly flogged on Instagram.

The Facebook-owned company must better protect youngsters.

It should hire a proper workforce to establish oversight of what is put online.