Sadiq Khan claims there IS a way for Britain to STAY in the EU after Brexit
LONDON mayor Sadiq Khan claimed Brexit will not happen as he launched a brutal tirade on the UK's Brexit negotiating team.
Sadiq Khan: There is a way we can stay in the EU
The London mayor told LBC’s James O’Brien there is a way for Britain to stay in the EU after Brexit, following comments from Tony Blair about Britain’s need for another vote on Brexit.
During a speech at the Labour Conference 2017, Mr Khan announced that he would back a second referendum on Brexit.
Mr Khan made his call despite mixed opinions on Brexit by other members of the Labour party, including that of leader Jeremy Corbyn.
Following comments from Tony Blair, Mr Khan said: “I campaigned passionately to stay in the European Union and you know, I wish we weren’t leaving the European Union.
Sadiq Khan said there is a way for Britain to stay in the EU
I think there is a way that we can stay in the European Union
“I think the reality is that the Government is negotiating our exit from the European Union.
“I think there is a way that we can stay in the European Union but I think there are lots of ifs and buts before we get there.”
Mr Khan criticised the British Government and claimed it has “no idea” what it wants to end up with after it has left the EU.
He slammed negotiations and said it is “hardly surprising” that Brexit negotiations are “such a mess”.
John Humphrys SNAPS at Tony Blair over attempt to block Brexit
LBC host James O’Brien asked whether Tony Blair’s intervention, in which he attacked Labour’s “timidity”, was the right thing to do. He said: “You clearly disagree with him.”
Mr Khan hit back and praised the former leader. He said: “Tony Blair wasn’t just the leader of the Labour Party and a former Prime Minister, he’s got huge experience so I think it’s right and proper that he gives his views and stuff.
“I think it would be wrong and improper for us to expect previous leaders and people with experience to just shut up and go away. I think if he’s got an opinion he should be allowed to express it.”
Mr Blair told the BBC Radio 4 on Thursday it was not "undemocratic" to have a vote on the terms of the final Brexit deal.