Chancellor tries to calm markets after Brexit vote: 'We are open for business'
 

Chancellor tries to calm markets after Brexit vote: 'We are open for business'
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LONDON — Chancellor George Osborne tried to calm markets following the shocking Brexit referendum results in his first post-vote statement.

In a bid to reassure the British people and the global market, Osborne said Britain's eco**my "is about as strong as it could be to face this challenge."

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"Britain is ready to confront whatever the future holds for us," he said, adding that contingency measures and "swap lines" have been put in place.*

He said it's "inevitable" that Britain will have to adjust to the new situation but indicated there will be ** immediate emergency budget.* Read more...


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