Small businesses call for clarity and certainty: A letter in support of the Brexit withdrawal agreement

Today we're publishing a letter signed by m_ore than 60 Enterprise Nation members, business owners and investors in support of the draft Brexit withdrawal agreement_._ You can read the letter below._ If you'd like to sign it, please fill in the form and we'll add your name to the list.

All of a sudden, politics is in danger of getting in the way of business.

Britain has historically been a powerhouse of the world economy and we don't want to risk this status. People's livelihoods and their businesses are at risk.

We feel it's time for small businesses to have their say and get their voices heard.

Politics aside, we need a deal and we need it now.

A 'no deal' would be a disaster for small companies.

We have not had the luxury of spending millions on Brexit advice, scenario planning, or establishing a new EU base in mainland Europe, away from the UK and the UK workforce.

We represent 99.3% of the UK's business base and contribute a collective £1,428.4bn to the British economy.

To run our businesses, we need clarity and support over posturing and uncertainty.

Enterprise Nation has looked at the draft Brexit withdrawal agreement and feels it offers the most viable option on the table in the form of a customs union, ease of IP protection, and stability for EU workers.

It's not perfect, and we have heard many criticisms raised over the agreement, but what we have not heard is any viable alternative.

As entrepreneurs, we know there have to be compromises in any deal and this is one we feel we should accept. Doing so will allow us to focus on the business of keeping the wheels of the economy turning.

Please sign the letter by filling in the form below.

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Signed by:

1. Emma Jones, Enterprise Nation

2. Gabrielle Lixton, Turtle Tots

3. Richard Dennys, Webgains

4. Cecily Mills, Coconuts Naturally

5. Rebecca Linnell, The Country Dog Hotel

6. Matt Turner, Creative Pod

7. Ross Jones, Brand Farm Films

8. Jen Taylor, Hokolo

9. Lara Morgan, entrepreneur and investor

10. Peter Lawrence, HR Department

11. Diane Douglas, Vigiles Group

12. Rob Nunn, Park West Holdings

13. Simon Cox, Red Octagon

14. Alice Stephenson, Stephenson Law

15. Ruth Bradford, The Little Black & White Book Project

16. Ben Towers, Ben Towers

17. John Stapleton, entrepreneur, angel investor and speaker

18. Alison Edgar, Sales Coaching Solutions

19. Dave White, White Bruce

20. Crispin Slee, Stick of Rock

21. Porteur Keene, Art of Talent

22. Jo Sealy, To Market

23. Stuart Gates, Seasoned Grocer

24. William Johnson, Torro Cases

25. Robert Gould, Qiviut & Co

26. Debbie Assinder, Rodborough Consulting

27. Tim Gentles, Drillboard

28. Alison Lewy, Fashion Angel

29. Carl Lovell, Stow London

30. Corinne Laurie, The Camouflage Company

31. Dan Saxby, The Elephant Room

32. Dan Cresta, Little Ideas Company

33. Charlotte Moore, Smoothie PR

34. Matthew Baker, Matthew Baker PR

35. Meenesh Mistry, Wholy Moly

36. Gus Tugendhat, Tussell

37. Hannah Mcintyre, Futrli

38. Sal Essa, No Gunk

39. Karen Green, Food Mentor

40. Frankie Fox, Foraging Fox

41. Elizabeth Jones, Real Good Ketchup

42. Louise Brogan, Social Bee NI

43. Dawn Crossingham, D52

44. Tendai Chagweda, Quest 4 Success

45. Kathy Ennis, Little Piggy

46. Jane Field, Jonny's Sister

47. Brian Watt, Sir Hans Sloane

48. Alison Edward, Simply Balanced Solutions

49. Elizabeth McKenna, Lizzie's Bundles

50. Rebecca Yates, Rebecca Yates

51. Jay Richards, Div Inc

52. Alex Hannon, Mangajo

53. Matthew Reed, Equipsme

54. Jamie McCloskey, LoveCorn

55. Krisi Smith, Bird and Blend Tea

56. Jon Green, Approved Accounting

57. Janan Leo, Cocorose London

58. Jimmy Cregan, Jimmy's Iced Coffee

59. Jay Richards, Divinc

60. Aaron Henriques, Handlr

61. Mark Neild, Agileering

62. Charlie Thullier, Oppo Ice Cream

63. Chris Thomas, Digital Cake

64. Leanne Crowther, Flower & White

65. Rashik Vekaria, Litchfields

66. Kuldip Sahota, Mr Singh's Sauce

67. Krishma Vaghela, Franchise Futures

68. Paul Durrant, PDT Sales

69. Jennifer Corcoran, My Super Connector

70. Jo Macfarlane, Jo Macfarlane

71. Milenne Tanganelli, Digital Pop-Ups Augmented Reality Experiences

72. Keith Buckland, Red Office Banbury

73. Ritchie Head, Ceratium

74. John Worrall, Accountancy for All

75. Suzie Walker, The Primal Pantry

76. James Taylor, Roaring Mouse PR

77. Matthew Gambold, Chaddesley Sanford

78. Nidhi Mehrotra, Belvoir Sutton

79. Emma Wood, The BIG Wow

80. Caroline Syson, Pocket PA

81. Ksenia Tkacheva, Superfood Bakery

82. Joann Madill, Joann Madill Admin Services