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Sturgeon tells bank boss Carney economic stimulus needed for UK | |
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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. | |
Nicola Sturgeon was speaking after holding a series of post-Brexit vote talks in London. | |
She said a stimulus package was not just for the Bank, but for the new UK government too. | |
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." |