The Hard Data Still Shows the UK Is Doing Fine
The “vibes” remain glum, but the numbers are simply not that bad.
Eeyore, vainly trying to cheer up poor old British consumers.
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This week's Merryn Talks Money broaches a controversial topic (for a change). How much damage has Brexit really done to the UK economy?
Merryn is joined by economist Julian Jessop, and director of the Centre for Policy Studies, Robert Colville (one Leaver, one Remainer).