Priorities for Government - Business manifesto 2016

3rd August 2016

In the wake of the EU referendum decision in June 2016 the predicted uncertainty has occurred, but at the end of the first month there are many signs that the country is coming to terms with the decision and looking more positively at opportunities.

The quick transition to a new Prime Minister has to be applauded. Political turmoil generates even more uncertainty and poor leadership and the speed with which the government has been able to make the transition is helpful. The Prime Minister has a big job in front of her so what do we think are her top eight priorities over the next few months. Click here to read more.

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