A delay to Brexit from next Thursday to until 31st January would not be a huge blow for the economy. But by prolonging the uncertainty it could create an extra drag that contributes to GDP growth slowing from 1.3% this year to 1.0% next year and the pound staying close to $1.28. So unless the Brexit impasse in Parliament ends, a zombie government could lead to a zombie economy and a zombie pound.
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