Tory win removes risk of prolonged political uncertainty

With the Conservatives on course to achieve an overall majority, the UK general election result is a surprisingly market-friendly outcome and removes the risk that the economy suffers a prolonged period of political uncertainty. Meanwhile, the gilt market will clearly be reassured by the Conservatives’ plans to eliminate the rest of the budget deficit.


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