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Why Britain’s potential next PM is putting investors on edge

CNBC · May 15, 2026, 11:22 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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  • LONDON — U.K. gilts and sterling have come under increasing pressure, amid fears a new left-leaning prime minister will challenge the country's fiscal discipline and take up a confrontational stance towards bond markets.
  • Investors on Friday were reacting as hurdles were cleared for a challenge to Keir Starmer's premiership from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham, with selling pressure intensifying.

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LONDON — U.K. gilts and sterling have come under increasing pressure, amid fears a new left-leaning prime minister will challenge the country's fiscal discipline and take up a confrontational stance towards bond markets.

Investors on Friday were reacting as hurdles were cleared for a challenge to Keir Starmer's premiership from Labour Party rival Andy Burnham, with selling pressure intensifying.

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