BREXITUPDATE
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON MANUFACTURING
A leading industry figure has reacted to the UK ’ s decision to exit the European Union by calling for calm and return to business as usual .
European red tape stands in the way of British business
It is important for British businesses to be able to trade freely with EU countries
Britain can negotiate better international trade deals from inside the EU
British laws should not fall short of international standards and conventions
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JERRY WEBB , Managing Director of CDW Systems , has come on record stating business leaders should cut through the hysteria and instead inspire action . He comments : “ As someone who ’ s been in business for more than 30 years , and has been running a business for more than 20 years , I ’ m already fed-up with the post-Brexit political posturing and media frenzy .
“ It is uncertainty and lack of willingness to invest that causes a recession . What we need as a country , and as an industry , is strong leadership and a decision to be made asap regarding the future of this country and its role within the EU .
“ At the moment , there is a vacuum of leadership at the highest level with political kingpins falling like a pack of cards . If we ’ re not careful , this will filter across to the markets and also seep into our industry .”
Jerry goes on to say that in the event of a negative outcome businesses need to retain optimism if we are to keep the economy – and the industry – ticking over .
He comments : “ Failing a resolution and return to normality we could start to see every part of our economy negatively affected . However , we need to remember that the UK has a huge domestic market and for companies that don ’ t export it needs to be business as usual .
“ And for those braver souls that export beyond our shores , there also needs to be a realisation that Article 50 has yet to be signed and as it stands – for right or wrong – we ’ re still a fully-fledged member of the EU .
“ In conclusion , now is not the time for doom-mongering or plain lies . We need to focus all our energy on ensuring that as business leaders we provide the hope and the leadership that will keep the economy moving , employers employing and suppliers supplying ”
CDW Systems has been operating for 22 years , manufacturing and supplying a wide range of windows , doors , shops and curtain walling using some of the leading aluminium profile systems on the market today including SAPA , ALUK and Smarts .
What influenced the Leave vote ?
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THE EUDECISION . UK referendum questionnaire put together by JournoLInk , the small business online PR platform , which went viral and hit over 250,000 users as the polls closed at 10.00pm on the 23rd , indicated a 56 % average Leave vote consistently over the seven days it was running .
The questionnaire asked 20 questions in the five key categories under debate , and tracked the sentiments of 1 in every 200 potential voters .
From the responses to the various questions , the key areas that appeared to influence the vote were :
• Economy - A third of respondents simply did not have a view on whether leaving or staying would be good for the economy .
• Immigration and Employment - 4 out of 5 believed that Britain should have the say on who comes into Britain to work , even if that restricts the ability of Britons to work abroad .
• Red Tape - Half believed that European red tape stands in the way of British Business .
• Borders - Nearly 9 out of 10 agreed open borders may make it easier for criminals to move between countries .
‘ the political debates did not give the voters the answers they needed ’
A lack of clarification on issues was clear too . Notwithstanding the views towards independence , there were equally strong views towards stay :
• Employment - Nearly half believed Europeans should be able to live and work anywhere in Europe without restrictions .
• Justice - 19 out of 20 agreed that it is important that justice is served , regardless of borders .
• Trade - 9 out of 10 said it was important for British businesses to be able to trade freely with EU countries .
Adam Prickett , Development Director at JournoLink , said , “ We set out to help undecided voters work out whether their views pointed to a leave or stay decision . Over 250,000 people used the questionnaire , with many commenting it was the most useful tool available . It emphasised that the political debates did not give the voters the answers they needed .”
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