BoE’s Saunders on April GDP  data: BoE  has repeatedly said economic data likely to be volatile

Additional comments continue to cross the wires from  Bank of England  rate-setter Michael Saunders as he responds to questions after delivering his prepared speech earlier in the hour.

• Smooth Brexit still likely to leave UK’s economic prospects worse than staying in EU.
• When setting rates, should not just look at Brexit uncertainty but whether growth above or below potential.
• Asked about April GDP  data, says BoE  has repeatedly said economic data likely to be volatile.