Labour ‘war-gaming’ for run on pound if Jeremy Corbyn becomes PM

Shadow chancellor says Labour is preparing to ‘hit the deck running’

John McDonnell
(Image credit: Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images)

The Labour party is prepared for a run on the pound if Jeremy Corbyn is elected prime minister, shadow chancellor John McDonnell said today.

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