Brexit set to give the City of London a ’70s makeover

The UK is beginning to feel the harsh realities of Brexit as those who matter most to an economy — deep pocketed investors — begin to take tangible actions.

This has profound consequences for Britain and Ireland as we travel the journey ahead of and beyond March 2019 when Brexit is scheduled to take effect.

The root problem for Britain is its relationship with the global financial system and its long-term investors. An extended period of pro-business and liberal trade policies convinced financial institutions worldwide that the UK was a stable, commercially sensible country.