Businesses ‘must speak out over Brexit’

A Paisley politician has warned that urgent discussions must be held with local businesses following claims that the current Brexit deal could cost the country £1,600 per person.

SNP MSP Tom Arthur has written to organisations across Renfrewshire South to hold meetings on the needs and concerns of businesses in their constituency.

Mr Arthur said:“Compared with continued EU membership, Theresa May’s proposal could cost the equivalent of £1,600 for each person in Scotland by 2030. It is vital that the voices of organisations here in Renfrewshire South are heard, and respected, as we look to secure a bright future for Scottish business.

“I would urge businesses to get in touch to make their views known on how Brexit will affect their interests.”

His demands come after the Scottish Government published an assessment of the deal, putting forward alternatives that would secure a better outcome for Scotland and the UK as a whole.

The SNP has also put forward a compromise proposal to keep Scotland in the European Customs Union and Single Market, which is around eight times the size of the UK alone.

“Since Scotland voted emphatically to remain part of the EU in 2016, the SNP has been leading discussions to explore all possible options that protect our place in Europe,”said Mr Arthur.