Welsh Labour leader brands Brexit a ‘disaster’

Welsh Labour leader calls Brexit a disaster

Welsh Labour leader Ken Skates has declared Brexit “a disaster”, warning that the United Kingdom’s departure from the EU has crippled trade and added costly bureaucracy for Welsh exporters. Speaking on ITV Cymru Wales’ Sharp End on Tuesday evening, Skates said: “Without a shadow of a doubt, Brexit has been a disaster.” It’s been a disaster.” He added that since 2019, exports have fallen by 20 per cent and 16,000 fewer Welsh businesses are now ex…

Welsh Labour leader brands Brexit a ‘disaster’

Nation.Cymru staff Welsh Labour leader Ken Skates has branded Brexit a “disaster” and backed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s efforts to secure closer ties with the European Union. Speaking on ITV Cymru Wales’ Sharp End on Tuesday evening, Mr Skates said: “Without a shadow of a doubt, Brexit has been a disaster. It’s been a disaster. […]