There is nothing like a bit of post-budget controversy to get people talking. While the UK chancellors' endeavours to transform the London Stock Exchange into the "Nasdaq of Europe" are commendable, it is imperative that all politicians tread carefully when commenting on financial institutions infrastructures accountable to those trading on them, not elected officials.
Advocating for policies to stimulate market activity is one thing, but maintaining neutrality and avoiding an appearance of bias is equally vital.
