Early reports suggest there is good business given the circumstances, although it is far too early to tell how demand will pan out over the coming weeks and months, restarting this market is a crucial first step in driving the recovery of Britain's critical car manufacturers and supply chain, and to supporting the wider economy.

Mike Hawes

It's extremely concerning that government has seemingly moved the goalposts for consumers and industry on such a critical issue, with current demand for this still expensive technology still just a fraction of sales, it's clear that accelerating an already very challenging ambition will take more than industry investment.

Uncertainty has already paralyzed investment, cost jobs and damaged our global reputation, we desperately need parliament to come together to restore stability so that we can start to rebuild investor confidence and get back to the business of delivering for the economy.

There is growing frustration in global boardrooms at the slow pace of negotiations, government must rethink its position on the customs union.

We've ... finally done something for the first time for our generation. It's a good day.