Long Knives In UK Politics Spells Falling Knives In UK Markets

Published: July 9, 2018, 1 p.m.

The current maneuvering over Brexit is looking a lot like the classic treachery of long knives that periodically disturbs the political peace of the British Isles. Hung parliaments don’t last very long before such treachery leads to new elections. Current polling suggests a general election could lead to a Labour Party victory that would bring about an unprecedented intrusiveness in the economy from which investors will likely flee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices