General Election reaction: Market 'fanfare' may be short-lived

Brexit key issue on table

Anna Fedorova
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After Boris Johnson’s Conservative party won a landslide majority the likes of which has not been since Margaret Thatcher, industry professionals have hailed the news as a tailwind for the UK economy and assets.

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