14 DAY TRIAL // British Prime Minister Theresa May officially started the Brexit on March 29, and now it looks like the authorities are trying to do some damage control by getting closer to large companies in the country employing thousands of people.
Theresa May paid a visit to Microsoft’s UK headquarters this week to meet the company’s local staff, but also officials, including UK Chief Executive Cindy Rose and President Brad Smith.
May discussed a series of topics, but most of her speech came down to praising Microsoft for the good things it does in the United Kingdom, with phrases such as “amazing work,” “hugely excited,” and “valued relationship” easily suggesting the actual purpose of the visit.
“Companies like Microsoft are important for future of the UK economy. In the UK we have a lot of clever people who can do technology well, and that’s an area in which we want to push as a government. We have a valued relationship with Microsoft and I’m sure we will continue to work with them for years to come,” Theresa May said.
Microsoft praising UK staff
Microsoft is one of the largest tech companies in the United Kingdom and just like all the other firms, it’s also paying particular attention to this market after the Brexit vote.
The price of a number of products, including Surface devices, has already been increased following the decision to leave the European Union, and there are concerns that Microsoft might be looking into more decisions that would impact the local economy, including job cuts and relocation of certain operations.
While Theresa May focused on how Microsoft can support the local economy, Microsoft’s Cindy Rose talked more about the young staff employed by the company, obviously without dropping any hints regarding possible changes following Brexit.
“We are delighted that the Prime Minister was able to visit Microsoft today and see the great work we are doing, especially by our young staff. Their personalities and skills are crucial for the future of the company as well as the country, as they will help create the next generation of technology that will empower people and businesses to achieve more,” she said.