Woodford calls for global policy action to tackle 'profound' economic challanges

Challenges more significant than outcome of Brexit vote

Natalie Kenway
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Neil Woodford has called for "co-ordinated global policy action" akin to the aftermath of World War II, as he warned there are many global economic shortcomings that need to be tackled and which are more significant than a potential Brexit.

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