Sarah Green MP calls for Government action to repair Brexit damage

Chesham and Amersham MP, Sarah Green, has called on the Government to face up to the negative impacts of their Brexit deal and work to support those affected.

Speaking in a Parliamentary debate on Monday (24th April 2023), Green backed calls for an independent inquiry into the impact of Brexit.

She said:

“The impact of our exit from the European Union has been wide-ranging, and the many members of the public it has affected both personally and financially deserve honesty and accountability from the Government.

“We cannot begin to fix things until we have an honest appraisal of Brexit’s impact, which is why we need an independent inquiry.”

Outlining how the UK’s departure from the European Union has affected local businesses Green said:

“Business owners are facing additional costs directly because of Brexit.

“For small businesses who cannot afford to outsource or employ someone to deal with the additional red tape, the strain can be immense.

“More than one small business owner locally told me that they were on the brink.”

The most recent Buckinghamshire Business Barometer report showed that 42% of Bucks businesses are paying higher costs due to increased red tape, with nearly a third facing extra tariffs or taxes and a quarter paying more due to supply chain changes.

Green also highlighted the impact Brexit has had on the health and care sector.

Sharing the story of a local care home owner who has had to deny care due to a lack of staff, she said:

“The loss of skilled workers from the EU is having a direct impact on our ability to care for the sick, elderly and vulnerable.”

Monday’s debate was triggered by an e-petition calling for a public inquiry into the impact of the UK’s departure from the European Union, which was signed by more than 300 Chesham and Amersham residents.

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Note to Editors

E-petition calling for a public inquiry into the impact of Brexit: We call upon the Government to hold a Public Inquiry into the impact of Brexit - Petitions (parliament.uk)

Sarah’s full contribution in Hansard: UK’s Exit from the European Union - Hansard - UK Parliament

Buckinghamshire Business Barometer Q2 2022: Buckinghamshire Business Barometer - Q2 2022 - Buckinghamshire Business First (bbf.uk.com)