News / Transport industry frustration growing at lack of UK progress on Brexit

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Businesses are becoming increasingly vocal about the UK government’s lack of progress on Brexit.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today urged the government to commit to continued membership of the Customs Union and single market, amid falls in investment and job losses in car manufacturing.

Both Nissan and BMW have warned of the likelihood of plant closures.

Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said: “There is growing frustration in global boardrooms at the slow pace of negotiations.

“The current position, with conflicting messages and red ...