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A new national flagship is to be commissioned by the government in a bid to boost British trade and industry globally, the prime minister has said.
The vessel will be the successor to the Royal Yacht Britannia, which was retired in 1997.
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The government plans to build the ship in the UK, at a reported cost of £200m.
Labour said the government must demonstrate clearly how the ship is expected to boost trade, jobs and growth.
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