BMW chief says no-deal Brexit would be 'lose-lose' scenario
THE boss of BMW has urged Boris Johnson to avoid a no-deal Brexit over fears it could force the company to move out of Oxford.
Chief executive, Harald Krüger, said it would be a 'lose-lose' scenario if the UK leaves the EU without a deal and offered to meet the Prime Minister in person.
Read also: Mini Electric launch is 'huge' for OxfordIn March, senior representatives at BMW said there was 'no guarantee' it would not move Mini production from to Holland.
About 4,500 people work at the Cowley plant, where cars have been made for more than 100 years.
BMW moved its annual plant shut-down period to directly after the planned withdrawal date of March 29.
The withdrawal date has now been pushed back to October 31.
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