Defence Secretary Ben Wallace is using a national security exemption in World Trade Organisation rules to ensure the £250million replacement for Royal yacht Britannia is built in BritainExclusive: Boris Johnson's 'Best of British' flagship could end up designed overseasBoris Johnson’s national flagship to showcase “the best of British” could end up being designed by foreigners. But they add if it must go ahead then Mr Wallace should also use the national security loophole to employ a British designer. Image: NurPhoto/PA Images) NurPhoto/PA Images)The vessel will be used for international trade shows and negotiations - docking in countries the PM is visiting so he can hold talks aboard. The MoD said the ship will be “a tangible manifestation of British ingenuity” - even if she’s designed overseas. Mr Johnson decided a luxury yacht was needed to boost British trade after Brexit.

Source: Daily Mirror September 11, 2021 16:38 UTC