Whatever the British public decides when it goes to the polls, UKWA will continue to communicate the views of its members to government ministers across all relevant departments, says Peter Ward, UKWA’s chief executive officer
While it is generally accepted that elections create a degree of uncertainty that can be unhelpful to a nation’s economic growth prospects, the fact that just a matter of weeks will separate the sound of the starter’s pistol from the moment when the victor crosses the finishing line, means that the Prime Minister’s decision to go the country on June 8th is unlikely to cause too much disruption among the UK’s wealth creators in the logistics and other commercial sectors.
That is not to say that everyone has warmly welcomed the news that there is to be another public vote so soon after last year’s EU Referendum. Indeed, in addition to grumblings about ‘voter fatigue,’ there is plenty of support for the theory that the poll has been called principally for the benefit of the Conservative Party rather than the country.
But, most serious commentators from both sides of the political divide seem to accept that Mrs May announced an election for sound and sensible reasons: It is her contention that a large majority in Parliament will enable the Government to force through what it hopes will be the best Brexit deal for Britain without getting sidetracked by significant opposition from those elements within Parliament and, indeed, Brussels, who believe that because the Government’s majority is currently so small its resolve will weaken and it will be forced to change course.
Certainly the UK needs strong leadership as we seek to extricate ourselves from the EU and, regardless of one’s political allegiances and views on the whole Brexit issue, the majority of people will agree that it is essential that voters deliver a clear outcome on June 8th that allows our elected politicians – from whichever party they come – to press on with the hugely important negotiations that lie ahead.
Whatever the British public decides next month, UKWA will continue to communicate the views of its members to government ministers across all relevant departments.
By feeding information and sharing members’ views on infrastructure, skills, migration and a host of other issues, we are striving to ensure that the Government looks beyond its pool of civil servants and ‘think tanks’ for advice as it strives to develop a strategy that will deliver the best possible Brexit outcome for the UK.
The fact is that Ministers must consult directly with business organisations and trade associations like ours for expert guidance and insights from ‘the front line’ as they make the decisions that will affect our country for generations to come and the ability to broker knowledge both ways between our members and the policy makers, means that UKWA’s role as the voice of the logistics industry has never been more significant.
But we can only be truly effective with the input of those companies and individuals operating in the logistics sector. Quite simply, if you’re involved in the logistics and supply chain sector, it is time to engage with your industry trade association. Share your thoughts on any areas of Government policy where you feel UKWA can use its influence to help drive future strategy not only of our industry, but of the UK in a new global landscape in the right direction.
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