Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney has doubled down on his claims Brexit has taken a toll on the pound and sparked higher inflation, suggesting the decision to leave the EU continues to play a part in the UK’s financial woes.
But Downing Street has insisted sky-high inflation is being driven by global factors such as Covid and the war in Ukraine, suggesting Rishi Sunak is no longer dwelling on the “clear decision” made by the British people six years ago.
