And then there were two

The outlook for the economy should be similar with either Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt at the helm. After all, both have committed to loosening fiscal policy. And although both are willing to leave the EU without a deal (Johnson seems keener) either will probably find it hard to deliver any sort of Brexit. As a result, the chances of a no deal and/or a general election have probably risen.

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