As MPs begin the Second Reading debate of the EU Referendum Bill, Lucy Thomas, Campaign Director of Business for New Europe says this discussion is too important to take place in Westminster alone.
Lucy Thomas, Campaign Director of Business for New Europe, said:
"During this debate we heard MPs from right across the political spectrum make the case for Britain's place inside a reformed European Union, and set out the serious risks to our economy posed by a British exit.
"But now that the debate is underway, it cannot simply take place in Westminster alone. It's a no-brainer that our membership of Europe makes economic sense for Britain, and that's why business leaders are ready to speak up for our EU membership, and make the case loud and clear for the UK to remain at Europe's top table.
"The Foreign Secretary is right to say that Europe needs to change, so we now need to push for cutting down red tape, streamlining the institutions and making Europe work better for Britain and the rest of Europe."
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Business for New Europe is an independent coalition of business leaders advocating a positive case for reform in Europe. Our Advisory Council includes Chairmen and CEOs of FTSE100 companies and our Executive consists of experts in foreign and economic policy, including former heads of the UK diplomatic services and senior journalists.
We provide a platform for debate on European issues to business leaders and policy makers. We publish research, hold seminars and conferences and seek to ensure that a reasoned, pro-European voice is heard in the UK.
We are a not-for-profit organisation funded by donations from the private sector with offices in London and Brussels.
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