The government will ask companies for their advice on the process of leaving the European Union under a new forum that brings business back in from the cold since Theresa May took over as prime minister last year.
Speaking at The Times CEO Summit, David Davis, the Brexit secretary, promised to give Britain’s bosses a greater say in leaving the EU as he pledged to prioritise jobs and prosperity over migration.
“We need a regular and open dialogue with businesses up and down the country,” Mr Davis said. “As the negotiations intensify, there is clear need to equally intensify the dialogue with business.
“That’s why the prime minister, the chancellor, the business secretary and I will shortly outline new proposals to ensure we have the