We do not support the General Election decision

I write this just after the Prime Minister has announced that she will seek a snap General Election on 8 June.

Customarily, I do not comment on political issues, but in this case I believe that it will have such an impact on the economy, the business world, and stability in general that a brief comment is necessary.

In my view, the world has far too much uncertainty already. Why add to the uncertainty? Theresa May has a small, but working minority. Many pundits , and I agree with them, say that in the absence of a strong opposition to hold the Government to account, a slim majority keeps the Government on its toes and helps to ensure an open and frank debate on key issues.

If one accepts that realistically, there can be only one outcome from the election, what has really been gained?

What is certain is that the next six weeks will be frenetic, uncertain and cause turmoil in the financial markets. Do we really need this as we start Brexit negotiations? Does it really make sense to trigger Article 50, then have a General Election, and all this whilst there are several major tension hotpots in the world?

And finally, what about the Fixed Term Parliament Act? It makes a mockery of primary legislation. If the PM fails to get the two thirds majority she needs to overturn the Act, then there will be a Vote of Confidence.

What a mess! What a world we currently live in!

I guess all we can do is get on and run our businesses as best as we possibly can.