The government's refusal to publish its vision for financial services post-Brexit has left firms in a "chronic state of uncertainty", according to chair of the Treasury Committee Nicky Morgan.
MP Morgan had previously pressed economic secretary to the Treasury John Glen to publish the government's plans for financial services after Brexit. However, in a letter to Morgan, Glen said the timing was not right for government to outline its position due to ongoing negotiations. He said the government "must carefully consider the timing of any publications that could be used to undermine the UK's negotiating position". Morgan commented that the "clock was ticking for the financial services industry". "Businesses need answers urgently on the government's vision for Brexit so ...
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