Macron calls Brexit 'biggest lie' as Burnham raises rejoining EU

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Oct, 08:19 · Archive

Emmanuel Macron branded Brexit the 'biggest lie of the last 30 years' and said he would welcome Britain back to the EU.

Emmanuel Macron called Brexit the 'biggest lie of the last 30 years' and said he would welcome Britain's return to the European Union. The French President made the remarks at a press conference in Spain, stating he thought a British return would be good news for both the UK and Europe. Andy Burnham has floated the idea of Britain rejoining the EU as part of the country's long-term future.

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• Emmanuel Macron brands Brexit 'biggest lie of the last 30 years' and welcomes Britain back into EUEmmanuel Macron has branded Brexit the "biggest lie of the last 30 years" as he formally welcomed Britain back into the EU. At a press conference in Spain, the French President said he would gladly welcome the return of the UK to the clutches of the bloc. "If the British want to come back and if the Prime Minister is moving in that direction, I think that is very good news, both for his country and for the Europeans," he said. His remarks came after Andy Burnham told GB News rejoining the bloc was on the table for Britain's long-term future. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Spain's socialist…GB News · 1 Oct, 03:51
• Macron calls Brexit 'biggest lie in 30 years' and takes aim at Britain's immigration and economic woes - as Andy Burnham floats idea of rejoining EUFrance's Emmanuel Macron called Brexit the 'biggest lie of the last 30 years,' after Andy Burnham floated the idea of Britain rejoining the European Union.Daily Mail · 30 Sept, 15:21

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