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May: UK will lead world in free trade

Theresa May said the UK could become “the global leader in free trade” as she faced calls to clarify the government’s post-Brexit vision.

Making a G20 summit statement, the PM refused to give a “running commentary” or “reveal our hand prematurely”.

She was speaking in the Commons after Australia and the UK began “preliminary discussions” about a new trade deal.

Australian trade minister Steven…