Staying in Europe vital to future of UK automotive

Posted on 21 Jun 2016 by Jonny Williamson

Ahead of tomorrow's referendum vote on the UK’s membership of the EU, the UK automotive industry has today restated its view that staying in the European Union is best for its business and best for British jobs.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which represents the UK automotive industry, wants to ensure there is absolute clarity on the sector’s position given recent misrepresentations in the Europe debate. The industry is a huge employer, supporting 800,000 jobs across the UK and contributing £15.5bn annually to the economy.

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