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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