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UKHospitality praises Government’s latest Brexit update

24th Sep 2018 - 10:17
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UKHospitality ‘welcomes the confirmation of the rights of EU workers in the UK,’ following Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit update on Friday (21 September).

Acknowledging that the 3 million+ EU citizens living in the UK ‘will understandably be worried about what the outcome of (Thursday, 20 September) summit means for their future,” May said: “I want to be clear with you that even in the event of no deal, your rights will be protected.

“You are our friends, our neighbours, our colleagues. We want you to stay.

UKHospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls said: “The Prime Minister stated, in clear, unambiguous terms, that in the event of a “no deal” Brexit, EU citizens currently living and working in the UK will retain their current rights.

 

“This is a hugely welcome categorical reassurance for hospitality, which employs many EU citizens who apply their talents and services to customers across the UK.

 

“The hospitality sector – and UKHospitality itself - will continue to endeavour to attract more British people to the rewarding and exciting careers on offer in hospitality. In the meantime, though, we are pleased that the Government have committed this assurance that EU workers will be able to remain on current terms.

 

“This is a very positive message for the hospitality employers and their team members and we need to communicate this message loud and clear.”

Written by
Edward Waddell