PRIME MINISTER Sir Keir Starmer stepped up the hard sell of his trade deal with the European Union, telling MPs that it would boost jobs and cut the cost of living.

But he had little to say to the fishing industry, seen as the main victim of the agreement signed with Brussels on Monday.

The Prime Minister told MPs: “The principles we took into the negotiations are clear and simple. Does it drive down bills? Does it drive up jobs? Does it strengthen our borders?