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SNP Leader Slams Brexit's Economic Impact, Demands Action

10/23/2025

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Stephen Flynn, the SNP Westminster leader, plans to tell Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey that Brexit is a folly.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves acknowledged the deal's long-term damage, while Flynn criticized the EU trade deal for harming the economy.
Flynn urged Reeves to take action and begin negotiations with the EU.
The UK government defended its position, citing forecasts that Brexit will reduce GDP by 4% long-term.

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Stephen Flynn, the SNP Westminster leader, plans to tell Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey that Brexit is a folly.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves acknowledged the deal's long-term damage, while Flynn criticized the EU trade deal for harming the economy.
Flynn urged Reeves to take action and begin negotiations with the EU.
The UK government defended its position, citing forecasts that Brexit will reduce GDP by 4% long-term.