The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has called on all parties to provide a guarantee of stability and focus on UK business growth in its manifesto for the upcoming election.
The ‘Brexit and Beyond' 2017 General Election manifesto called for the new government to provide "clear answers" around how Brexit will affect UK business communities - including hiring, customs procedures and regulation. Though, it said: "Business communities across the UK send a very strong message that the election cannot - and must not - be about Brexit alone." It added: "The best Brexit deal imaginable would be of little use if business communities continue to face…high upfront taxes and costs, and other constraints resulting from inaction or ignorance in Westminster and Whitehal...
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