MP's murder seen swinging votes in favour of 'Remain'
London
STERLING and the UK stock market rallied on the view that the murder of Yorkshire MP Jo Cox would swing Labour and other voters to vote to stay in the European Union (EU). The tragedy took place as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) again warned of the consequences for both the UK and Europe if voters chose "Brexit".
Prior to the murder of the popular young MP, markets had tumbled as the polls had predicted Brexit. But they began to rally as news spread that witnesses heard the suspect yell "Britain First" as he attacked Mrs Cox, who was campaigning for "Remain".
The rally continued on Friday as sterling and stock market bears covered their short posi…
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