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UK aims for a ‘different kind of influence’ on EU finance rules

Chancellor imagines a ‘very large and active embassy in Brussels’ will keep UK at forefront of EU markets rules

Philip Hammond, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, arrives at 10 Downing Street
Philip Hammond, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, arrives at 10 Downing Street Photo: Getty Images

The UK will seek “a different kind of influence” over financial-services rules after Brexit, according to the Chancellor Philip Hammond.

Speaking before Parliament’s Treasury Committee on December 5, Hammond confirmed the government is “not pursuing full passporting rights, because full passporting rights will not be available”, but argued the UK will continue to be influential over EU finance regulations given its “skills, knowledge, expertise and critical mass”.

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