Government should boost business confidence by keeping single market membership on negotiating table, says TUC

24 August 2017

Commenting on the publication today (Thursday) by the Office for National Statistics of new data showing business investment stalling, TUC General Secretary Frances O’Grady said:

“Instead of getting match-fit for Brexit, business investment is sat on the bench and the economy is sliding towards the relegation zone.

“The government should boost businesses confidence by keeping single market membership on the negotiating table. And with businesses reluctant to invest, the government must step up to the plate with a boost to public investment.”

ENDS

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