British fashion threatened to be "decimated" by Brexit

The British fashion world is calling for help to the government.

In an open letter, the Fashion Roundtable organization warns of the risk of seeing this sector

because of Brexit.

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Fashion and textiles,

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, warns the letter, addressed to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, as well as to his ministers of Culture, Industry and the Interior.

The agreement which was concluded with the European Union

, estimate the signatories, numbering 400 according to the

among which the models Twiggy and Yasmin Le Bon.

The sector contributes more to UK GDP than the fishing, music, film and automotive industries combined, the letter says.

Support measure and tax relief

Stressing that the EU represents the biggest partner, whether for import or export, the fashion world denounces delays and

induced by the new rules.

He asks the government for support measures and to consider tax relief.

Ahead of the fashion figures, British music stars recently accused the government of

musicians, who can no longer travel freely for their tours in the European Union because of Brexit.

Fashion, music and many other sectors are affected by the need, imposed by the end of free movement between the EU and the UK, to obtain individual visas, which entail, among other things, additional costs.