Last December Boris Johnson told the country he had an 'oven ready' deal. In June he claimed it could be delivered by the end of July. The negotiations for August have finished and there's still no deal in place. This only adds to the uncertainty for UK industries. 1/5
When Prime Minister returns from his holidays he needs to get a grip of the negotiations. The Government and the EU must rapidly accelerate talks and deliver the deal he has promised the UK electorate. 2/5
So many businesses are working incredibly hard in response to the economic challenges of Covid-19. They need to know the Government is negotiating with people's livelihoods in mind. People don't want to see rising food costs, more bureaucracy & Britain's businesses held back. 3/5
In addition to a negotiated deal, businesses need clear guidance of the finer details affecting their sector and to allow them to prepare in a timely fashion. In sectors from freight to farming there are still many unanswered questions. 4/5
Let's not forget an agreement with the EU is by far the most important deal the UK will strike. No-one can afford the Conservative Government's recent incompetence to spread to negotiations and preparations given how much is at stake. 5/5
