The Prime Minister chaired a roundtable with leaders of Europe’s
key business organisations at Downing Street today.
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
“Today the Prime Minister chaired a meeting of leaders from UK
and EU business organisations at Downing Street.
“The Prime Minister reassured the group that Brexit meant the UK
was leaving the EU, not Europe and reiterated her ambition for
free and frictionless trade with the EU27 once the UK departs.
She also expressed her commitment to giving businesses the
certainty they need by agreeing a time-limited implementation
period as soon as possible.
“The Secretary of State for Exiting the EU gave an update on negotiations,
highlighting the progress made on citizens’ rights.
“Mr Davis said there was an important role for business leaders
in the UK and the rest of the EU to play. He underlined
that economic considerations should be to the fore in the
negotiations.
“Carolyn Fairbairn Director-General of the CBI, represented the
wider group in welcoming the opportunity to hear from and discuss
such key issues for industry with the Prime Minister. And Emma
Marcegaglia, President for BusinessEurope stated that the
business groups stand together, ready to play a constructive role
in supporting governments find the solutions they need.
“There was a consensus among the business groups for the need for
an implementation period and for economic relations between the
UK and EU27 to remain close.
“The Business Secretary, and Economic Secretary,
also attended the
roundtable to hear the views from business leaders from across
the EU.”
