the Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox called British business " lazy and fat " during a reception in the House of Commons . In statements relating to The Times , banks said there was a need for a culture change and there was no point in " reshaping global capitalism " if companies chose to play golf instead of " contributing to our national prosperity . " Downing Street later issued a statement , with a spokesperson saying the opportunities ahead should be approached and seized " in a positive manner . "
UK Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox called British business "lazy and fat" during a reception in the House of Commons. In comments reported to The Times, Fox said there was a need for a culture change and there was no point in "reshaping global trade" if companies chose to play golf instead of "contributing to our national prosperity." Downing Street later issued a rebuke, with a spokesperson saying the opportunities ahead should be approached and seized "in a positive manner."