Dear John,

The deadline to strike a deal with Europe is six days away.

The EU Summit next Thursday is pegged to be a last-ditch opportunity to reach an agreement.

This means the Prime Minister has six days to save British businesses and deliver the deal we were promised.

With such a tight deadline, you’d think the Prime Minister and his team would be busy enough. But the walkout of top adviser Lee Cain shows the government is busier infighting and squabbling than securing a deal and managing a pandemic.

The government has let many important deadlines come and go. But if they miss this one, options for the UK and the EU will be limited. Send a message to the Prime Minister and tell him to get the job done.

The government’s Internal Market Bill has gone back on the Withdrawal Agreement and upended preparations for Northern Ireland. What little certainty Northern Irish businesses had is now gone.

Sugar company Tate & Lyle, who campaigned for Leave in 2016, have warned of a shortage of their goods in Northern Ireland if an agreement is not reached.

But this is just one instance of disruption. Best for Britain has accumulated a wealth of impartial research on the likely outcomes of a no deal.

Back in May, we reported on the severe double whammy economic impact of COVID plus a no deal, especially for the North West and Midlands regions. From a shortage of vets to diluted protections on real Scotch, our no deal sector report outlines a myriad of interconnected issues.

It’s time our leaders heeded our advice, and put national interest before factional bickering. Send a message to the Prime Minister and urge him to reach a deal in the few remaining weeks or days.

With little time to go, businesses remain in the dark as to how they must prepare for the end of the transition period.

The Prime Minister must make concessions and give British business the certainty they need.

Best wishes,

Cary Mitchell,
Director of Operations, Best for Britain