Brexit Stakes Rise As New UK Prime Minister Takes Over
Executive Summary
The UK has a new prime minister in Boris Johnson, who is likely to surround himself with strongly pro-Brexit ministers. The life sciences industry will need to continue lobbying for its interests to be protected in the event of a no-deal exit.
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