Yesterday a Bank of England economist said that Brexit has cost the UK economy £29bn in lost business investment or £1,000 per household. In an interview Jonathan Haskel, an external member of the monetary policy committee that sets interest rates, said that the UK had suffered a “productivity penalty” compared to other countries since the 2016 referendum because investment had stalled leading to a 1.3% drop in economic growth. The government said it did not recognise Mr Haskel's figures. It’s the latest analysis that has estimated the impact of Brexit on the UK. The government’s independent economic forecaster, the Office for Budget Responsibility, said GDP would be 4% lower in the long run than it would be had the UK remained inside the EU.