>> hasn't the boss of Ford said the decision is not to do with Brexit?
Indeed he has.
But, I suspect that he needs to say that and is not able to say any different.
When making such changes, most especially ones resulting in headcount cuts, there are two important things.
One must be able to show that the action is justifiable by the needs and drivers of the business and it's requirements, nothing else. I think you would struggle to prove that a reaction to Brexit was a justifiable reason at this stage.
Also, one has to worry about public perception. And if one did pin it on Brexit that is likely to cause a significant amount of public feeling and media attention which could only end in tears.
So I'd treat that particular statement with scepticism.
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