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Sturgeon says economic stimulus needed for UK after Carney talks | |
(about 9 hours later) | |
Scotland's first minister has called for economic stimulus measures to prevent a UK-wide recession. | |
Nicola Sturgeon was speaking after a meeting with Bank of England governor Mark Carney to discuss the economic outlook following the EU referendum. | |
She said a stimulus package was not just for the Bank, but for the new UK government too. | She said a stimulus package was not just for the Bank, but for the new UK government too. |
Theresa May has taken over from David Cameron who has stepped down as prime minister. | |
He tendered his resignation after the UK voted for Brexit by 52% to 48%. | 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. | In Scotland people voted by 62% to 38% for Britain to retain membership. |
Ms May has begun appointing 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. | 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. | 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." |