Bank of England governor Mark Carney warns against political interference

The Bank of England will not take instructions on its policies from politicians, Bank governor Mark Carney said, just a week after Prime Minister Theresa May took a swipe at the impact of the Bank's actions on "ordinary" people.

Speaking at the Birmingham Town Hall as part of the Bank's Future Forum event, Mr Carney said it became difficult for the Bank when politicians commented on its policies rather than its objectives.