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Would a general election help or hinder?

With Brexit gridlocked, the chances of a general election appear to be rising. Indeed, after the third defeat of her Brexit deal, Theresa May said that “I fear we are reaching the limits of the process in this House”. This Update answers nine questions about an election and what it could mean for the economy.

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