We need to share economic success

A new trade model won't fix the discontent of the dispossessed. But a share of the spoils will, says Andrew McNally.

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Clegg: backing the statist solution
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Nick Clegg, the former deputy prime minister, recently visited Ebbw Vale in South Wales on behalf of the BBC. The town has been a huge beneficiary of investment from the European Union £1.8bn since 2014 and yet 62% of its inhabitants voted for Brexit. Clegg, a leading Remain campaigner, wondered why people voted against the "source of so much investment in this community".

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Andrew McNally is the founder of Equitile. He has 25 years experience in equity asset management, brokerage and investment banking.