The prioritisation of one industry above another worries us at Fashion Roundtable, as this implies that the needs of the one sector is already taking priority above other very valuable ones, such as ours'.

In a hard Brexit, the fashion industry's contribution to UK GDP could fall by 35%

Fashion has always been international. The thread in your jacket, the buttons on your shirt, the leather in your shoes, all come from different countries, and any one outfit is composed of materials from numerous territories. And it’s not just clothes. Being part of a large trading bloc brings in the investment, talent and skills and EU funding which allows London to maintain its seat on the global fashion stage.

As in all negotiations parties go in considering their own best interest and asking for everything they feel they can and should have. It would be great to have a written position on the asks and offers of the UK Government as well. It seems for the time being there are statements made behind closed doors (in Brussels) and statements made in public (in the UK) and these two are not quite aligned yet.

"You have to work with people who you might not agree with, and you have to work with people where you can find a common ground because in the common ground you will achieve something."

"The Blue Planet effect is sweeping across Westminster and it’s time for the fashion industry to take a grip of this movement"

Chaired by Dr. Lisa Cameron MP, the APPG will work hard within the Houses of Parliament to lobby and promote the needs, concerns and opportunities of the fashion and textiles industry with long-term sustainable and business growth political support.

-       Gaming businesses of all sizes need access to international talent

-       Requires cross disciplinary skills - artists of all types

-       Relies on world class international to be cutting edge

-       ⅓ of the workforce are from the EU

-       UK candidates are not equipped with the necessary skills

-        The UK reputation abroad has been damaged and seen as unwelcoming to int’l talent

-       Need to remain open to top global talent

-       Shortage of skills domestically

-       Require a flexible system to bring international talent in

-       International talent provides insight in how to operate in emerging int’l markets

-       International talent brings with it new opportunities

4x faster job creation than other industries.

Conditions put into place to allow industry to grow

Survey across CIs and what vote trends were

96 % in favour of Remain

"While the EU and the UK is moving into the 'second phase" of negotiating a transitional agreement, it is clear that apart from high level policy agreements few details have been clarified and nothing has been written down.  This is reflected in the very first point of the EU Council conclusions....

This morning Tamara Cincik attended the Brexit breakfast hosted by Assay Assurance, part of the IMAP group in the City...

 Welcome and general introduction by Tamara Cincik 

- Around the table short introductions by all attendees 

- Introduction to first speak by Tamara 

Push is honoured to have joined forces with Fashion Roundtable; a new initiative pioneering the importance of integrating the concerns and requirements of the fashion industry into mainstream UK and EU politics.