Carolyn Fairbairn calls on politicians to reconnect with business

In an FT interview, Carolyn spoke of companies’ frustration after several years during which relatively few business-related decisions have been taken, “agreed” infrastructure projects have become political footballs, and when the fundamentals of the economy are yet to make an appearance in the election debate.

She used the interview to highlight other CBI member priorities including the reform of business rates and the apprenticeship levy, investment in skills, commitment to an immigration model that is “controlled but open”, and an action plan towards a 2050 net zero emissions target.

As Brexit uncertainty and poor worker productivity persist, she argued: “2020 will be the most important year in a generation.”