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Sturgeon meets Bank of England governor Mark Carney Sturgeon tells bank boss Carney economic stimulus needed for UK
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has started a series of post-Brexit engagements in London. Scotland's first minister has told Bank of England boss Mark Carney she believed the economy needed stimulating in a bid to stop a UK-wide recession.
The first was a breakfast meeting with Mark Carney, the governor of the Bank of England. Nicola Sturgeon was speaking after holding a series of post-Brexit vote talks in London.
They were expected to discuss the economic outlook following the vote for the UK to leave the EU. She said a stimulus package was not just for the Bank, but for the new UK government too.
Later, Ms Sturgeon met the chief minister of Gibraltar, Fabian Picardo, to talk about preserving links with the EU. Theresa May will take over from David Cameron who will step down as prime minister later.
He tendered his resignation after the UK voted for Brexit by 52% to 48%.
In Scotland people voted by 62% to 38% for Britain to retain membership.
Ms May will appoint her new cabinet and will spearhead talks on how and when the UK leaves the EU.
Ms Sturgeon had a private meeting with Mr Carney to discuss the economic outlook following the referendum on 23 June.
She later met the chief minister of Gibraltar, Fabian Picardo, to talk about preserving links with the European Union.
Speaking in advance of that meeting, the first minister said: "As part of a series of meetings in London today, I will meet with the Chief Minister of Gibraltar - part of the UK that also voted to remain in the EU.Speaking in advance of that meeting, the first minister said: "As part of a series of meetings in London today, I will meet with the Chief Minister of Gibraltar - part of the UK that also voted to remain in the EU.
"I am looking forward to exploring how we can work together to ensure that our interests are protected in the uncertain period that lies ahead.""I am looking forward to exploring how we can work together to ensure that our interests are protected in the uncertain period that lies ahead."