Gove: Leaving EU would enable UK to forge new trade deals

Vote Leave campaigner Michael Gove has said leaving the EU would enable Britain to forge new partnerships with other major international trading blocs.

The Conservative MP said Britain would be able to establish new trade deals with countries like the US, Canada, India and Japan.

"It's also the case that we will be able to spend some of the money that is currently spent on our behalf by the European Union on our priorities, so it's a win-win if we choose to leave," he said.

Mr Gove's comments come after the head of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) warned that it could take decades for Britain to negotiate new trade deals if it decides to leave the EU.

David Cameron cited the WTO's warning in a speech in central London today, stressing that leaving the EU would be a "high-risk bet for our children".