BRADFORD's business leader has called for swift and co-ordinated action to ensure stable trading conditions in the wake of the EU leave vote.

Andy Caton, Bradford Chamber of Commerce president, said: “The people have spoken and now the Government must navigate a path for Brexit to be realised. In the wake of the electorate's historic decision to leave the European Union, the immediate priorities for businesses in Bradford are market stability and political clarity.

"Some businesspeople will be pleased with the result, and others resigned to it. Yet all companies will expect swift, decisive, and coordinated action from the Government and the Bank of England to stabilise markets if trading conditions or the availability of capital change dramatically.

"Firms across the district want an immediate and unambiguous statement from the Prime Minister on next steps, along with a clear timeline for the UK's exit from the European Union.

"Bradford’s businesses will also want to see a detailed plan to support the economy during the coming transition period - as confidence, investment, hiring and growth would all be deeply affected by a prolonged period of uncertainty."