NORTHERN IRELAND DEAL: Dorset Chamber, led by chief executive Ian Girling, pictured, has given a cautious welcome to a Brexit deal for Northern Ireland
Dorset Chamber chief executive Ian Girling has given a reaction to the Northern Ireland Brexit deal announced today – the so-called ‘Windsor Framework’.
He said: “This deal has been a long time coming.
“Clearly, it will need to be considered in detail and receive approval at Parliament but it is welcome and offers hope that we can finally move on from Brexit.
“International trade has undoubtedly suffered since Brexit and I hope that this breakthrough will go some way towards stabilising relations between the UK and the EU.
“There is now the potential to move to a new phase of co-operation on trade, regulation, climate, migration and supply chain issues.
“The deal must also act a starting shot for the government to sign more trade deals worldwide to give business the confidence to consider overseas trade and investing in exporting.
“I hope the UK Government, EU member state governments, and the EU institutions will seize this opportunity to improve our relationships, cut costs and remove red tape for businesses.
“Dorset Chamber remains on hand to support all businesses on their international trade journey whether they are new, established or seeking to re-enter markets.”
More details about the Northern Ireland Brexit deal are due to emerge in the written text of the agreement.
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