David Rutley has set out his views following the recent EU Referendum.
David said, “On 23rd June, the British people voted to leave the European Union. As the Prime Minister said, following the referendum result, the decision will be respected and there will not be a further referendum on this issue. Given that decision, I will now do all that I can to help implement the result of the referendum in a way that best serves the interests of our country, and work to mitigate any short-term financial challenges as we seek to realise the new opportunities that lie ahead.
The fundamentals of the UK economy are strong, we are competitive and we continue to be open for business. That means that as a country we can navigate the way forward from a position of hard-won strength, and the Government is determined to do the best for the nation in the coming weeks and months.
The Prime Minister, David Cameron, has announced that he will step down in the coming months, stating that new leadership is required for this important next step in the UK’s path. The Prime Minister has also announced that he will leave it to his successor to decide when to invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty and begin the formal process of exit negotiations.
In the meantime, and during the negotiations that will follow, there will be no change to people’s rights to travel and work, and to the way our goods and services are traded, or to the way our economy and financial system is regulated.”