Midwest Businesses Urged To Step Up Brexit Preparations

Midwest Businesses are being reminded to step up their preparations as the countdown to Brexit continues.

That’s despite hopes that Boris Johnson can still get his Brexit agreement through the Commons this week.

The British Prime Minister is attempting to rush through legislation by Thursday so Britain can leave the EU next week, but some critics say there isn’t enough time to fully debate the bill.

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Boris Johnson is expected to face a strong challenge as he tries to push his Brexit legislation through the Commons in just three days.

The British Prime Minister says it’s necessary if the UK is to leave the EU next week.

If he secures the votes he needs, then it could pave the way for Britain to leave, and for the first phase of the Brexit process to finally come to an end.

Critics say three days is not enough time to properly scrutinise the 100-page bill, but the UK’s Housing Minister Robert Jenrick disagrees.

Meanwhile in Strasbourg, the European Commission President has said dealing with Brexit has been a waste of time and a waste of energy.

Jean Claude Juncker shot down Brexit, as he addressed MEPs.

Back home, businesses across a number of sectors are being reminded of the need to step up their preparations for a no-deal Brexit.

Guaranteed Irish is holding a seminar for Midwest businesses at the Clayton Hotel in Limerick tomorrow.

Ennis-based business, Cupprint is one of its members. CEO Terry Fox says they remain concerned over the impact of a no deal scenario on their business, but he believes Britain’s exit from the EU could provide some opportunities.