Claims of lies by the former Bank of England governor threaten to derail his surging campaign
As Mark Carney stepped out to address the throng of waiting cameras, the Bank of England’s then-governor made every effort to appear calm and collected.
The day was June 24 2016 and millions of people were waking up to the news that Britain had just voted to quit the European Union. Financial markets were having a panic attack. And it was Carney’s job to soothe their nerves.
“Some market and economic volatility can be expected as this process unfolds,” the Canadian said in his television address. “But we are well prepared for this. The Bank of England will not hesitate to take additional measures as required.”
