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The UK joined the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM), with the pound sterling pegged to the deutschmark

Oct, 1990
United Kingdom

In October 1990, under pressure from senior ministers and despite Thatcher's deep reservations, the UK joined the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM), with the pound sterling pegged to the deutschmark.


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