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We want business to help shape Brexit, Davis vows

Tories will create forum to give Britain’s bosses a say
In his keynote speech at The Times CEO Summit in London yesterday David Davis, the Brexit secretary, vowed to give UK business leaders more of a say in how Britain leaves the EU
In his keynote speech at The Times CEO Summit in London yesterday David Davis, the Brexit secretary, vowed to give UK business leaders more of a say in how Britain leaves the EU
MARY TURNER FOR THE TIMES

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.

“The future for this country looks very bright”

“That’s why the prime minister, the chancellor, the business secretary and I will shortly outline new proposals to ensure we have the