Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“An end to the deadlock in Westminster will provide some relief for business – but it’s just the first step down a long road for our business communities. Getting the detail of Brexit right is far more important than simply getting it done.
“Unless a comprehensive UK-EU trade agreement is in place by the end of next year, businesses could once again face a cliff-edge – and seismic changes to trading conditions equivalent to a no-deal exit.
“Ministers must urgently consult businesses communities throughout the UK and British firms operating in Europe, to ensure that the new relationship meets real-world needs rather than short-term political objectives.
“They must also provideâ¯answers on what additionalâ¯procedures – and therefore costs – businessesâ¯could faceâ¯when tradingâ¯between Great Britain and Northern Ireland,â¯particularlyâ¯in theâ¯unwelcome event that aâ¯newâ¯agreement cannot be reached in the next 12 months.â¯â¯
“Getting the next stage of Brexitâ¯rightâ¯requires a real partnership with business.â¯Confidence, investment and the prosperity of many parts of the United Kingdom depend onâ¯getting the details right in the New Year.”â¯â¯
British Chambers of Commerce
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) sits at the heart of a business network that spans the length and breadth of the UK, with links to markets across the world.
