Juncker convinced Brexit will happen, but is concerned about budget shortfall

Tuesday, January 9th 2018 - 09:34 UTC

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European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker says he believes Brexit will go ahead and the EU should tackle its looming budget shortfall. “Don't believe those who say that it's not going to happen and that people in the UK have realized their error... I don't think that's going to be the case,” he told a Brussels conference. Read full article

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My goodness, the Mayor of Trumpton has had a lightbulb moment! How on earth are they going to pay Postman Pat's wages? Gravy will be replaced with gruel.... Quel dommage!
Jan 09th, 2018 - 04:04 pm - Link - Report abuse +2
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Pete Bog
“ Mayor of Trumpton”

How apt.

“that people in the UK have realized their error... ”

Despite what the EU screw the UK for in the short term, there is no sugar daddy lined up to replace the UK . What a terrible error, causing the EU to be short of money..................

How come it took 'bomber' so long to realise this?
Jan 09th, 2018 - 08:23 pm - Link - Report abuse +2
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golfcronie
Are these people for real? Even I know( not a banker or wanker ) that as the UK is the third net contributor to the EU budget they will find a massive hole in it.
Jan 10th, 2018 - 10:43 am - Link - Report abuse +2
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darragh
Somehow I doubt that Juncker or any of the other members of the EU junta will be volunteering to take a pay cut or reduction in their pension pots.
Jan 11th, 2018 - 12:05 am - Link - Report abuse +1
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