Brexit: Tech sector must play its part to prepare, says techUK

Julian David

“It opens up many uncertainties about the future. However, the UK tech sector will play its part in helping the UK to prepare, adapt and thrive in a future outside the European Union,” said David.

“Without the benefits of EU membership, the UK needs to be at its very best to succeed. That remains our purpose. To make the UK the best place in the world for tech,” said David.

He tried to calm industry fears about uncertainty for business and recruitment the decision to leave the EU might create.

“Today, just as it was yesterday, the UK remains a great place to start, locate and grow a tech business. It is full of talented, skilled and passionate people with the ideas and creativity to make great things happen,” said David.

“Tech companies will need to come together and speak with one voice to ensure their needs are understood and acted upon,” said David.

Mike Hawes, head of the The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), said:

“Government must now maintain economic stability and secure a deal with the EU which safeguards UK automotive interests. This includes securing tariff-free access to European and other global markets, ensuring we can recruit talent from the EU and the rest of the world and making the UK the most competitive place in Europe for automotive investment.”

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