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AA statement on resignation of Boris Johnson as Conservative Leader

/ July 7th 2022
Advertising and the UK Economy Industry News

Following the news that Boris Johnson is to resign as Conservative Leader, the Advertising Association has issued the following statement.

Stephen Woodford, CEO, Advertising Association, said:

“To best support the UK’s recovery from the pandemic and to help deal effectively with the issues we all face such as the cost-of-living crisis, the Advertising Association urges the government, in this transition period to a new administration, to deliver clear, consistent leadership with properly informed, evidence-based policy decisions that support jobs and sustainable growth.

Advertising brings a positive economic and social contribution, particularly worth appreciating in its role in supporting businesses and jobs during difficult economic times. With every £1 spent on advertising generating £6 of GDP and adspend reaching record levels of £32bn last year, it is a key element of competition and growth. Along with exports exceeding £11bn in 2020, it makes a major contribution to the UK’s success and prosperity and we will ensure that is fully recognised by the new leadership team.”