London First, whose board includes the bosses of Starbucks, Capita, Virgin Group, Deloitte and Legal & General, is calling for the government to “stop the clock” on Brexit and try to find a deal that commands cross-party support. “If this is not possible, it does need to go back to the people,” Jasmine Whitbread, its chief executive, said.

The lobby group, which comprises more than 200 leading employers, backed Mrs May’s deal on November 16, in the week when it was agreed in Brussels, saying that it was pragmatic and “avoided a cliff edge, which would be disastrous for jobs and growth”. [...]

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