Businesses’ are again lost as to what Brexit preparations they should be making

Ann Francke CEO of The Chartered Management Institute reacting to the Government’s victory over the Second Reading of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill said:

“For the first time Parliament has voted for a deal - and one that business can support. The deal provides certainty on citizens rights, guarantees a transition period and allows us to move onto negotiating the future UK/EU trade relationship. This should be welcomed.”

“But the confusion caused by the Bill’s timetable being voted down - and the inflexibility of the government’s response- undermines this progress. Businesses’ are again lost as to what Brexit preparations they should be making, creating economic uncertainty. Are we deal or no deal? Clearly we should deal.

To do so, The Prime Minister needs to take a pragmatic, cooperative approach to his work with both Parliament and the European Union, to ensure the UK secures a deal. Only then can we build a future relationship with the EU that is good for jobs and the economy.”