UK fin min Hammond over the wires 6 Dec

  • govt wants to keep all options open for Brexit talks

Hammond in Brussels at the Eurogroup meeting responding to questions about making EU budget payments.

Asked about Brexit minister Davis' comments last week Hammond said:

"That's something we would have to look at, looking at the costs and the benefits based on what is in the best interests of the British taxpayer"

Nothing new but markets dancing on hot coals so any soft/hard Brexit header might set the robots off.

Apols for lack of cover earlier. Power cuts et al producing some gremlins at FXL/Paterson towers.