FTSE and pound hit by political stand-off

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The FTSE 100 is losing some of yesterday's gains in as Gordon Brown's resignation and the prospect of further political uncertainty sends jitters through the markets.

Global markets all soared yesterday as news of the EU's €750bn rescue package buoyed investors. However, Gordon Brown's resignation late yesterday afternoon and the news the Labour party will fi...

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