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Britain?s SME owners may be hopeful for some compassion and recognition from Hammond, whose earlier career in business saw him work with SMEs across the UK and Europe, operating in various sectors including manufacturing, consultancy, property and construction.
“I think the challenge for us now is to send signals of reassurance about the future as quickly and as powerfully as we can to the international investment community, to British business and British consumers, so that we can get those decisions starting to be made and investment starting to flow into the UK economy again,? he added. Meanwhile, Osborne offered some insight into his thoughts on the reshuffle through a series of tweets.A sad, moving day to see my great friend @David_Cameron leave Downing St. He can be very proud of the job he’s done and service he’s given
? George Osborne (@George_Osborne) July 13, 2016
It’s been a privilege to be Chancellor these last 6 yrs. Others will judge – I hope I’ve left the economy in a better state than I found it.
? George Osborne (@George_Osborne) July 13, 2016
By Zen TerrelongeGood luck to new Prime Minister @theresa_may & Chancellor @PHammondMP – they have my full support in the big challenge that lies ahead
? George Osborne (@George_Osborne) July 13, 2016
With David Cameron out, how will new prime minister Theresa May impact UK business?
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