The shares of UK-focused firms were pounded on Thursday as Theresa May’s cabinet was rocked by resignations over her proposed Brexit deal.
Housebuilders were especially hard hit, with Persimmon and Taylor Wimpey closing down 7.3% and 7.5% while Barratt Developments and Berkeley Group ended 7.4% and 6.2% lower.
UK Banks were in the line of fire, with the Royal Bank of Scotland, in which the government still has a 62% stake, sliding by 9.6% . Lloyds fell 5% and Barclays 4.1%.
Retailers were also hit, with Marks and Spencer losing 4.7% and Next 4%.
