Claim: The UK delivers 69% of the EU's world trade surplus.
Fact-check: Is the UK really the EU's 'Treasure Island'? - Full Fact
Verdict: this is correct for trade in goods but does not include trade in services. it's also a figure which could be misleading unless you understand exactly how it's calculated.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Abbas Panjwani
Date published: 2021-10-27T00:00:00