The European Parliament has come under and serious attack
from a Scottish MEP David Coburn as they threaten to punish Britain for
choosing to leave the union.
The MEP told his EU colleagues that Britain would be far
better outside the bloc’s “socialist paradise” to contribute to the Continent’s
financial markets. He also lambasted the French president elect for saying that
there would have to be “consequences” for Britain as it leaves the EU.
Addressing an audience in Strasbourg, Mr Corburn said: “We
hear the new French president and his Macaroons want to draw bankers from
London and the EU wants to stop London clearing euros.
“These ladies and gentleman are not realistic threats. There
is so much hot air from Mr Macron he could power a Montgolfiere!”
The Scottish MEP also said: “The EU should recognise even
the socialist utopia, like the EU, is a properly functioning financial market.
“London’s pre-eminence in global finance could service this
EU more easily from outside your socialist paradise.
“The UK has all of the attributes that could make it the
EU’s best friend. But, instead, we are told by Macron that voting for Brexit is
a crime that the UK must be made an example of so that no country considers
leaving.”
Mr Coburn concluded: “He may be taking his orders from
German Chancellor, but what sort of club is the EU that can only maintain…”
The Scot’s tirade was cut short by the chair of the
parliament’s economic and monetary affairs committee.
However, during his speech in parliament on Wednesday,
Michel Barnier reiterated the bloc weren’t seeking to punish Britain.
The European Commission's chief Brexit negotiator said he
had no intention of ending up without an agreement between the EU and UK.
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