Friday, June 24, 2016

'Get out as soon as possible’ Jean-Claude Juncker gives UK marching orders post-EU vote

Talking from Brussels after an emergency meeting with EU leaders, Mr Juncker told Britain the other 27 member states wanted to negotiate its exit plan “as soon as possible, however painful this process will be”.

After a shaky start to his speech as shockwaves reverberate around Brussels, the Eurocrat said: “Personally I am very sad about this decision but of course we have to respect it.

"This is an unprecedented situation, but we are united in our response.”

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and the EU chief executive met President of the European Council Donald Tusk and European Parliament President Martin Schulz in Brussels this morning .... http://www.express.co.uk