Chesham and Amersham MP says Brexit has harmed local … – Bucks Free Press

Speaking ina Parliamentary debateon Monday, April 24,Sarah backedcalls 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 Brexits impact, which is why we need an independent inquiry.

The MP then went onto explain what impact Brexit has had on local businesses.

Business owners are facing additionalcosts directly because of Brexit," she said.

For small businesses who cannot afford to outsource or employ someone to deal with the additionalred 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 per centof Bucks businesses are paying higher costs due to increased red tape, with nearly athird facing extra tariffs or taxes and a quarter paying more due to supply chain changes.

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

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