Close. An early-morning view of London's financial district, known as the City. Tellingly, the London Clearing House’s (LCH’s) share of euro-swaps clearing has remained above 90% since the Brexit referendum, despite efforts by Eurex, a Frankfurt rival, to nab market share. Anti-Brexit rally: Tens of thousands marched through central London on Saturday demanding a second referendum.. Huge anti-Brexit crowds marched near Parliament in London on Saturday. Brexit Is Nipping at London’s Role as a Financial Powerhouse Britain and the European Union don’t trust each other much, and global banks are caught in the middle. - MPs are set for a momentous third vote … In October 2019, there was a power struggle within the group. Even with London’s post-Brexit weaknesses, its strengths shouldn’t be ignored: In derivatives and currency trading, the City has an 80%-plus share in … We'll be back in the morning, London time, with live updates as MPs debate and then vote on whether Parliament wants an extension to the Brexit deadline. A LEADING Brexit activist has explained why he confidently predicted Britain would vote to leave the EU in 2016 after he returned to Essex and 'realised there is such a thing as outside of London'. More than 100 MPs from the Conservatives, Labour, UKIP and the DUP wrote a letter to the U.S. ambassador in London asking President Obama not to intervene in the Brexit vote as it had "long been the established practice not to interfere in the domestic political affairs of our allies and we hope that this will continue to be the case." PROJECT FEAR predictions of a mass Brexit exodus from the City of London have been dismantled with a majority of top banks increasing staff numbers since … No-Confidence Vote Called After May’s Brexit Deal Collapses ... but the vote in London on Tuesday was particularly momentous, though few felt that it will bring any sort of conclusion. The UK has voted to leave the EU by 52% to 48%. @lizzieedmo. Less commented upon was the 8 February decision by the Intercontinental Exchange to shift trading of its carbon emission contracts, which trade an average of €1bn each day, over the North Sea to its Netherlands-based operation. People's Vote organisers are also asking people to sign a letter to Boris Johnson, EU leaders, MPs, and MEPs, asking them to allow "the chance to check whether we want to proceed with Brexit". London (CNN)UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been forced to ask the European Union for an extension to the Brexit process, an outcome he … The district has lost jobs since the Brexit vote, and European financial centers are eager to profit from regulatory changes. Protesters filled London's streets and packed Parliament Square on Saturday to demand a second referendum vote on Brexit. LONDON — It was a long time coming, but the Brexit campaign can finally be judged on its promises. London Brexit. Most London-based financial firms have made contingency plans since the 2016 Brexit vote. You can follow that here . People's Vote was a United Kingdom campaign group that unsuccessfully campaigned for a second referendum following the UK's Brexit vote to leave the European Union (EU) in 2016. Ben Morgan. UK votes to leave the EU. Khan: Let Londoners keep EU citizenship post-Brexit. Vote in our Brexit poll and let us know more about what you think in the comments section ... "But it is nevertheless going to enable our dynamic City of London to get on and prosper as never before. Honderdduizenden demonstreren in Londen tegen de brexit ... Volgens de organisatoren van de People's Vote-campagne trok de demonstratie meer dan 600.000 deelnemers. Leave won the majority of votes in England and Wales, while every council in Scotland saw Remain majorities. London… London EU referendum results 2016: borough-by-borough breakdown of votes as Brexit camp wins. Crowd cheers as MPs withhold support from prime minister’s Brexit deal By . ... Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says MPs should vote against Theresa May's Brexit deal as it stands. … Lizzie Edmonds. Feb 18, 2020. Brexit march: Brexit: ‘One million’ protesters demand second referendum as Boris Johnson loses key vote. Pro-Brexit demonstrators carry placards and Union flags as they gather in Parliament Square in central London on March 29, 2019.