Mark Ormiston, the owner of Ormiston Wire, expressed frustration that small businesses were disregarded by Brexit architects, emphasizing the severe impact on UK manufacturing. He articulated that "small businesses...have been flushed down the toilet" post-Brexit, leading to a drastic drop in exports and diminished prospects for growth.
Ormiston highlighted the significant reduction in exports with specific figures, stating, "Our exports have literally halved...the number of products being exported to the EU had been reduced by 80%, with small- and medium-sized businesses worst hit." This illustrates the severe impact on smaller enterprises in the UK.
In a poignant plea, he urged political leaders not to overlook small manufacturers, stating: "Don't forget the very large number of small British manufacturing companies who lead in design, ideas and enthusiasm when it comes to bringing new products to market." This underscores the value of smaller companies in driving innovation.
Ormiston contrasted the focus of larger trade bodies with the needs of smaller firms, noting that "Make UK are the big guys, the British Aerospaces, the big manufacturers...We are irrelevant" highlighting the marginalization of small businesses in broader industry discussions.
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