Sam Bowman discusses TTIP on BBC 5 Live

Written By Holly Mackay

Deputy Director of the ASI, Sam Bowman, took part in a debate for BBC 5 Live on the merits of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP). He argues the benefits of TTIP will outweigh any potential costs, for example an increase in UK GDP and job creation.

The gains to the EU, if we got a really successful agreement, are about 120 billion pounds every year. The gains to British families are about 400 pounds every year.

Listen to the full interview here. (Starts 02:47:24)

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