Shipping will benefit from a UK exit from the European Union, a leading politician claimed today.

Conservative MP David Davis told an audience at the UK Chamber of Shipping that anticipated economic gains and new trade agreements after parting with Brussels would help the industry.

Davis - who waived Chatham House rules imposed by the organiser - was pressed by TradeWinds on why those in shipping and shipping services in the UK would be better off should the June referendum return a leave vote.

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