Rebecca Long-Bailey MP, Labour’s Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, commenting on a survey by Santander and the Engineering Employers Federation, said:

“This is yet further evidence that the Government’s chaotic handling of the Brexit negotiations is holding our economy back. 

“With the Tory Cabinet too busy negotiating amongst themselves to make real progress in the Brexit talks, it’s no wonder businesses are reluctant to invest. 

“The next Labour government will introduce a bold industrial strategy, work with our European neighbours to provide certainty for businesses and negotiate a jobs-first Brexit that protects jobs, rights and living standards.”