<|endoftext|>. Being a new name - and one who was quiet in the referendum - could allow Crabb to define himself a unifying candidate. LIAM FOX A heavy weight with Cabinet experience, Fox has run for the leadership before - and lost. But he is extremely popular on the right of the party and played a leading role in referendum campaign, appearing with different parts of the Leave movement. The former defence secretary is known to have a war chest ready and waiting for the leadership campaign and is well connected on the Tory benches. While it is perhaps hard to see a route onto the final shortlist, Fox would undoubtedly be well organised and a fearsome candidate.
Project Fear? It's all in the past, says Javid as he backtracks on claims Brexit will trigger recession and cause loss of 500,000 jobs
Sajid Javid tried to distance himself from Project Fear yesterday as he admitted that many of the Remain campaign's doom-laden forecasts could be 'avoided'.
The Business Secretary, a Euroscpetic, was savaged by Tory MPs during the referendum over his decision to side with David Cameron and the Remain camp.
He faced particular criticism for being willing to side with the Government's various warnings that the UK would face financial catastrophe if the country voted out.
But, in a bruising TV interview yesterday, Mr Javid stepped back from his previous warnings about the potential dangers of a Brexit.
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The Business Secretary, a Euroscpetic, was interrogated by Andrew Marr in a BBC interview yesterday
He refused three times to say there would be an emergency Budget – which George Osborne had threatened would happen within weeks if the UK voted to leave the EU.
And he backtracked on his own prediction that a Brexit would trigger a recession 'within two years', along with a '3.6 per cent contraction in GDP, higher inflation, house prices ten per cent lower, and a loss of over half a million jobs'.
Asked by the BBC's Andrew Marr if he still believed that, he replied: 'Throughout the campaign there were many organisations that made all sorts of forecasts.'
When the question was repeated, Mr Javid said: 'What matters now is the reality, how we actually face this momentous decision for our country.
'What I actually am focused on now is speaking to businesses, I've called many of them ever since 7am on Friday to get their input. Millions of people, I've spoken to businesses large and small and their representatives, I've convened a special Round Table next week.
'I'm listening to those businesses, their anxiety, their concerns, and I'm going to make this work.'
Mr Marr, then repeated the question, saying 'I'm asking you whether you think we're heading for a recession and the loss of half a million jobs. It's not an insignificant question.
At this point, Mr Javid replied: 'I think if we all work together we can avoid many of those things that were forecast. We can work together, we've got a chance to do that'
However, he denied that – by being part of Project Fear – he had been 'dishonest'.
Sajid Javid tried to distance himself from Project Fear yesterday after the Remain team lost to the Leave side (supporters in London pictured)
He said: 'I think it's wrong to accuse anyone of dishonesty. It was a robust campaign, there were a lot of emotions on all sides, the campaign is now over, people have made up their mind, that's their right, and the instructions have been issued.
'So we've all got to now work together, no matter what side you were on in the debate. We will come together to make this work for the country.'
Mr Javid is likely to play a key role in coming weeks in calming the fears of the business world.
Friends said the former banker would be willing to play a role in negotiating the terms of Britain's exit from the EU, if wanted.
Mr Javid refused to be drawn on who he believes should take over from David Cameron as PM, but warned the winner faces a 'momentous job'.
He said: 'The good thing for the Conservatives is that there is lots of talent in the party. There will be, I am sure, lots of people to choose from.'
He continued: 'What all our colleagues are determined to do is to make this decision of the British people work.<|endoftext|>The recent closure of the popular Harbor East restaurant Chazz: A Bronx Original came without apparent warning or immediate explanation from its owners.
But court records show that the restaurant and its owners have faced legal actions in recent years alleging missed vendor payments and unpaid city taxes.
Chazz co-owner Sergio Vitale acknowledged the closure on his personal Facebook page but did not offer an explanation.