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>>The pound falls as political turmoil overshadows robust UK growth in the first quarter.

The pound falls as political turmoil overshadows robust UK growth in the first quarter.

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Sterling slides despite strong Q1 growth

Sterling fell on Tuesday after Q1 GDP beat expectations, with the pound slipping to about $1.2640 and EUR/GBP to 0.8620. The economy grew 0.6% in Q1, led by services, consumer spending and business investment. Despite the data, the currency could not hold its early gains.

Political uncertainty drives sentiment

Analysts cite rising political uncertainty as the main driver. Internal rifts over fiscal policy, renewed EU trade tensions and speculation about an early election have clouded the outlook. Markets are pricing a higher risk premium, showing that political narratives outweigh fundamentals.

Economic impact of a weaker pound

A weaker pound raises import costs, especially for food, energy and other dollar‑priced goods, adding to inflation pressure. Companies reliant on imported inputs face tighter margins, while exporters and the FTSE 100 benefit from the lower rate. Consumers see reduced purchasing power as prices climb.

Outlook and policy implications

The Bank of England will monitor the currency closely, as a sustained decline could force higher rates to curb inflation. If political stability returns, sterling may recover and rally on the strong growth data. Continued uncertainty, however, could keep the pound under pressure.