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The CBI responded to the Green Party’s manifesto for the 2017 General Election.

Carolyn Fairbairn, CBI Director-General, said:

“Business is a key part of the solution to tackling the challenges that climate change presents. By spurring investment, creating jobs and developing innovative new products and services, it can help lead the way in cutting emissions and propel us to a low carbon future. To support a more competitive and prosperous Britain, it’s important this is underpinned by a clear, credible and cost-effective policy framework.

“Firms will be pleased to see the Green Party commit to the immediate guarantee of the right to remain for EU citizens working here, and UK nationals in Europe.

“However, with the cumulative burden already impacting on businesses, they will be concerned about changes to the tax system and politicising the setting of the National Minimum Wage. Firms want their workforce to have a positive work-life balance, but the best way to achieve this is by looking at what works best for individual workers, rather than a one-size-fits-all regulatory approach to a shorter working week.”