CBI: ’It’s time to focus on the future and build a new relationship with Europe’

Today, Carolyn Fairbairn, CBI Director-General made the following statement about our departure from the EU:  “Today the UK leaves the EU, but our future prosperity remains connected.  Despite the challenges of the last three years, together we have made progress.

“No deal has been avoided and a year of status quo gives time to shape that new relationship. Now the real work begins. It’s time to focus on the future and build a new relationship with Europe. This can reflect our shared values and mutual interest, and support bold global trade ambitions.”

Across the UK, the CBI speaks on behalf of 190,000 businesses of all sizes and sectors. The CBI’s corporate members together employ nearly 7 million people. With offices in the UK as well as representation in Brussels, Washington, Beijing and Delhi, the CBI communicates the British business voice around the world.

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