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John,
UK businesses are
facing the most challenging economic conditions in
peacetime.
The British
economy, and particularly small businesses, are under immense
pressure. Huge global factors like the Ukraine war continue to affect
prices across the world, but UK businesses are also dealing with the
effects of new trading arrangements which have added costs and red
tape while reducing opportunities and investment.
For too many businesses it has meant
shutting up shop for good.
That’s why the cross-party UK Trade
and Business Commission of MPs and business leaders has published a
landmark new
report with a clear blueprint for how we can begin to repair the
damage.
This report comes as political
parties are writing manifestos and the opportunity right now for
influencing the future policy of the next government is huge. Share
the report with your MP - it doesn't matter which party they belong
to, if they claim to care about the future of our country they should
care about this report.
And we want
ALL the parties to take note and adopt these
recommendations.
This is the most comprehensive,
insightful and in-depth assessment of the state of UK trade informed
by expert testimony and evidence from frontline businesses gathered
over the last two years.
It contains 114
recommendations to remove barriers to trade and prepare the UK for
the economic challenges and opportunities of the next decade
including;
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A new UK Board of Trade ensuring the Government can no longer mark its own homework on
trade.
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Align where it makes sense: Boost UK economic growth by maintaining regulatory alignment
with the EU on manufactured goods, and on collaborative programmes
such as Horizon and Erasmus.
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A visa system that works for Britain: Ease the labour shortages crippling UK
businesses through reform of temporary and business visas, a new Youth
Mobility Visa scheme with the EU and increased flexibility for artists
and seasonal workers.
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Taking back control of trade: Subject all new trade agreements to full
parliamentary scrutiny and approval of both Houses of
Parliament.
If implemented, this policy
platform can make a real difference for millions of people, start
Britain back on the path to growth and allow us to repair
relationships in Europe and our reputation around the
world.
But we need your
help to make decision-makers sit up and take
notice.
Use our easy
tool to contact your MP in just a few clicks and bring this important
report to their attention:
Best wishes,
The Best for Britain team
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