THE West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has called upon new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to restore economic stability by putting Yorkshire and the North at the heart of its strategy for growth.
The Chamber calls on Mr Sunak to immediately announce steps to help businesses cope with an economy which is placing thousands of businesses in a perilous situation.
It says the new Prime Minister can help spread confidence to grow and invest by committing to deliver crucial transport infrastructure projects across the North, including HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail.
James Mason, chief executive of West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “After a chaotic few weeks, we as a Chamber hope that the arrival of Rishi Sunak in Number 10 will herald a period of relative calm for the country.
“Businesses will be seeking clarity on how energy support packages will work beyond April, how issues with the labour market can be resolved and how we can get the nation back to growth.
“We at the Chamber believe that the North can be the driver of economic growth and call for HS2 to Yorkshire and Northern Powerhouse Rail to be used as catalysts to power the nation’s finances.”
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