British businesses to not want to rejoin the Customs Union, Single Market, or the EU. Sorry Andy…
Rain Newton-Smith, director of the Confederation of British Industry said in June this year that the business community has no appetite to return:
“The evidence is compelling and indisputable that Brexit has created costs for business.. businesses aren’t looking to relitigate the referendum. None of the business leaders I speak to want to reopen that debate… Five years ago, businesses would have supported joining the customs union. But the reality is the world has changed. So, no, CBI members aren’t asking to join the customs union.”
The CBI campaigned passionately for remain in the referendum. You get over your ex, you move on…
Burnham said in his main conference speech: “For the historic victory he achieved for us, I am here to say: thank you, Keir.”