Many commentators and politicians cite the automotive industry in Brexit discussions so, as Parliament debates the meaningful vote, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has today published a clear rebuttal of some of the many arguments that have been used about the sector in recent years. The clock is ticking down to 29 […]
SMMT Calls For Government To Ensure Market Competitiveness
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has renewed its call for the automotive industry to be at the heart of negotiations, as UK government triggered Article 50, formally starting the historic process to withdraw Britain from the European Union. As a highly-integrated sector that has maximised the benefits of the European single market, this […]
Will Brexit Impact Road Safety?
As the UK government begins contemplating the process for leaving the European Union, Brake, the road safety charity, is highlighting the need to make sure life-saving regulations and standards are not just maintained but improved upon. Road safety and the battle for sustainable transport in the UK is currently assisted by European Commission regulations and […]
What Does SMMT Say About Leaving Europe?
The trade body for the UK automotive sector, The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), reacts to the result in the referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said,“The British public has chosen a new future out of Europe. Government must now maintain economic stability and secure a deal with […]