Nick Clegg to speak at FDF Brexit event
MP Nick Clegg will speak at the Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) Exiting the EU event on 1 November 2016.
The event will convene regulatory, policy and trade experts to debate the best way forward for food and drink companies, as the UK strives to create a workable future relationship with the EU. The event is sponsored by Aon and will take place at the British Library in London.
Clegg is Liberal Democrat Europe spokesperson and recently launched a paper laying out the potential challenges facing the UK’s food and drink industry after Brexit. As well as sharing his thoughts, he will invite audience members to participate in a Q&A session, ensuring they are able to gain the information that is most important to them and their businesses.
In addition to this, delegates will gain insight into the likely timeframe and approach for developing the future regulatory framework; how to get their voice heard in trade negotiation priorities; and learn more about the implications of Brexit for international trade.
Ian Wright, FDF director general, says, “It is a pleasure to announce Nick Clegg as a speaker at FDF’s Exiting the EU event. Nick has been involved in the debate as Brexit has moved forward and his contributions have highlighted the challenges faced by the food and drink sector, especially through his recent report on the implications of Brexit for the sector.
“Following the vote to leave the EU many food and drink businesses have asked what the result means for them and how to approach key issues on employment, trade and legal and regulatory matters. FDF’s event will address these all important questions and will look for the answers that businesses need to plan for the future.”