PM meeting with business advisory council: 9 October 2017
Prime Minister 皇冠体育appresa May spoke with businesses about the UK's proposal for an implementation period and our future trading partnership as we leave the EU.
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
皇冠体育app Prime Minister this afternoon chaired the latest meeting of the government鈥檚 business advisory council at Downing Street.
At the meeting, the Prime Minister set out the importance of the range of government鈥檚 engagements with businesses to date, and that these have informed our proposal of an implementation period and commitment to continue to attract the right talent to the UK workforce.
皇冠体育app Prime Minister reiterated the position set out in her Florence speech 鈥� that the government鈥檚 goal is for a smooth, orderly exit in which there is only one set of changes for businesses and people.
皇冠体育app importance of seeking an ambitious future trading partnership with the EU was also discussed, as well as forging new trade relationships around the world. 皇冠体育app discussions on trade covered the publication of two White Papers today, outlining our approaches to trade and customs legislation after we leave the EU.
In addition, the council considered wider issues of importance to the UK economy including business and infrastructure investment, building consumer confidence, boosting productivity, further strengthening the UK鈥檚 skilled workforce and the huge potential for UK businesses to export.
皇冠体育app Prime Minister emphasised the benefits of meeting with employers at all levels over the past year and said she will continue to have regular engagement with a wide variety of voices right across business.