General Election 2019

Read our in-depth coverage of the UK's 2019 general election as our experts explain what Boris Johnson's victory means for you, businesses and Brexit.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds enter Downing Street as the Conservatives celebrate a sweeping election victory on December 13, 2019 in London, England
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds enter Downing Street as the Conservatives celebrate a sweeping election victory on December 13, 2019 in London, England
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Phil Shaw
Phil Shaw, Investec Chief Economist

We cannot rule out the possibility that Mr Johnson, unhappy with the trade offer on the table from the EU, eventually rejects an agreement altogether and pursues a Brexit onto WTO terms

 

 

 

 

Key Dates

  • Tuesday 17 December - First meeting of the new Parliament
  • Date to be confirmed - State opening of Parliament
  • Friday 31 January - UK scheduled to leave the European Union

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