Boris on the campaign trail at Nottingham trucking firm

Boris Johnson, the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, was in the East Midlands yesterday, paying a visit to RH Commercial Vehicles.

Johnson – who was on the leading figures behind the Brexit campaign team – met up again with RHCV’s managing director Nigel Baxter, who was vocal as a key Leave campaigner across the East Midlands during Brexit, in his capacity as East Midlands Business for Britain Chairman.

This was the second political visit for the firm in 12 months which currently employs 54 members in Nottingham. Last year, RHCV welcomed the Transport Minister Chris Grayling as part of the Brexit campaign.

Baxter said: “We are honoured that one of the key ministers in Theresa May’s team was able to take the time to visit RHCV today. It was a great opportunity for Mr Johnson to meet various members of the team and speak to them about key topics that could affect them.

“With the election around the corner, it’s important that SMEs and medium-sized businesses have a voice and visits like this are important in achieving this. From a suitable trade deal after Brexit to higher wages and better job aspects, the results from the general election will be pivotal for businesses and their employees.”